Historically overshadowed by the popularity of celadon, it was not until the 15th and 16th centuries that white porcelain was recognized for its own artistic value.
Historisk er dette overskygget af Celadonperiodens popularitet, og det var ikke før end i 1400- og 1500-tallet, at hvidt porcelæn blev anerkendt for sin egen kunstneriske værdi.