Confirmation of Kiln and Workshop Site in Gama-ne, Excavation of Royal Porcelain Kiln and Pottery, “A production facility suspected to be a kiln and workshop for Goryeo porcelain was discovered in Yeoji, Yucheon-ri, Bu’an, Jeonbuk.”,
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Survey area overview,
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, “Since February, the National Wanju Cultural Heritage Research Institute has been conducting excavation surveys in areas 2-3 of Yucheon-ri (inside the earthen fort), confirming kilns, workshop sites, and pits containing discarded tools such as ceramic bodies, wall fragments, and kiln tools related to the production process of Goryeo porcelain,” they reported on the 8th. The tools include gabal (vessels used for firing ceramics, designed to prevent direct exposure to fire or contaminants falling), dojimi (supports used when firing ceramics in a kiln), and other tools.”,
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, “Yeoji, Yucheon-ri, is known as a porcelain kiln site that was established in the mid-Goryeo period. Discovered by Nomori Gen in 1929 during the Japanese occupation era, it was designated as a historic site in 1963. Extensive exploration began in 1997, uncovering structures related to a large-scale Goryeo porcelain kiln site from the late 12th to the early 13th centuries through continuous survey and excavation of areas 2-7.”,
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Excavated pottery and porcelain clay presumed to be used for pottery,
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, “The kiln recently discovered was located on a sloping hill. Two round ceramic pots and rectangular pits were found about 6-7 meters away in the workshop site. White clay deposits were distributed inside and around them. According to the National Cultural Heritage Administration, X-ray diffraction and laser particle size analysis conducted at the Conservation Science Laboratory indicated that the soil contained abundant feldspar minerals and clay rich in mica. They explained that it is presumed to be the clay bed, or “taeto,” used as the base soil for pottery.”,
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, “During the survey, various common utensils such as bowls, plates, and cups from the mid-12th to early 13th centuries were unearthed, as well as special items like incense burners, bamboo-shaped jars, and other vessels, presumed to have been used by the royal family or nobility. Some plates closely resembled those found in the royal tombs of Jireung (King Myeongjong) and Seokreung (King Heejong). Additionally, high-quality porcelain, including royal porcelain such as Yongmun incense burners, were also confirmed.”,
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Yongmun Incense Burner with Supiryong Pattern,
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, “The Cultural Heritage Administration stated that the discovery of a workshop site for processing Goryeo porcelain clay in Bu’an, Yucheon-ri, is a first and emphasized that it will be an important source of information for revealing the materials and production system of Goryeo porcelain. They further stated that they will comprehensively analyze the survey results through physical exploration, topographical analysis, component analysis, and dating measurements.”,
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