Celadon 青磁
青 blue/green · 磁 porcelain
Celadon (seiji) is ceramic ware glazed in blue to blue-green tones, a color produced when the small amount of iron in the glaze is fired in a reduced-oxygen (reduction) atmosphere. It originated in second-century China and spread through Korea, Japan, and beyond. The glaze can be applied to both porcelain and stoneware. The European name “celadon” is said to derive from a character in a 17th-century French novel who wore celadon-colored clothing.
The matte celadon texture conveys a tenderness the moment you touch it. Nabeshima celadon is crafted using natural minerals sourced entirely from Okawachiyama, a tradition dating back 360 years to when the Nabeshima clan moved there in search of celadon porcelain stone.
