• Joseon Dynasty, 15th century
• Gongju National Museum

This kiln site represents the earliest phase of operation at the government-operated kilns (gwanyo) in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do Province. Excavations conducted between 2015 and 2016 uncovered a variety of ceramic types, including inlaid white porcelain, plain white porcelain, celadon, and buncheong ware. A notable number of sherds bear inscriptions on the interior base. Among the most frequently found is naeju (內廚), believed to refer to the royal kitchen within the palace. A fragment of white porcelain inscribed with Taeiljeon (太一殿), or “Hall of Great Unity,” suggests use in Daoist ritual contexts. Other inscriptions, such as wang (王, “king”) and in (仁, “benevolence”), are thought to indicate vessels intended for use in royal palaces or government offices associated with the monarch. These finds offer valuable insight into the early production and function of ceramics at the Gwangju gwanyo.