It was developed first in China as part of a collection of green wares dating back to the earliest imperial dynasties. The first true celadon pottery emerged as part of the Yue region traditions, likely around the 2nd century CE, but reached their height in the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE).

When was celadon first used?

Despite its later European name, the celadon glaze technique originated in China during the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and Zhou (1046-256 BC) dynasties, when potters began experimenting with glaze recipes.

Why is celadon pottery so expensive?

Items from the golden age of celadon tend to be more valuable than those that were produced earlier or later, because of the excellent craftsmanship employed in works of that era. However, works from an earlier or later period that belie the craftsmanship of their era could be equally, or more valuable.