{"product_id":"korean-buncheong-ceramic-high-footed-round-tea-tray","title":"Korean Buncheong Ceramic High-Footed Round Tea Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Korean Buncheong Ceramic High-Footed Round Tea Tray, wheel-thrown and handcrafted by ceramicist Hunseong Jang based in Icheon, South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis handcrafted tea tray by Hunseong Jang reflects the understated beauty of Korean Buncheong ceramics. The shallow circular form rests on gently arched feet, creating a sense of lightness and elevation despite its solid presence. Soft glaze variation, fine speckling, and natural firing marks reveal the spontaneity and material honesty central to the Buncheong tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for tea ritual, small presentations, or as a sculptural tabletop object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually thrown and glazed by hand; natural variations in shape, color, and surface are to be expected and embraced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot and cups are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eØ 7.5\"\u003c\/span\u003ex H 2\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-safe. Lead-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hunseong Jang\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eHun Seong Jang is based in Icheon, South Korea where he owns his own ceramic studio. He studied Korean and Japanese ceramics for many years in search of Korean-ness. He specializes in making Korean buncheong ware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Buncheong ware\u003c\/strong\u003e: Buncheong\u003cspan\u003e ceramics emerged in Korea at the end of the 14th century from the tradition of inlaid celadon of the late Goryeo period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(918–1392). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn contrast to the refined elegance of Goryeo celadon, buncheong feels natural, unassuming and even rustic. However, in the 16th century, due to the Imjin war, Korean potters were taken to Japan, where they started to influence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJapanese ceramics especially for\u003cspan\u003e use in Japanese tea ceremonies.\u003c\/span\u003e In Japan, Buncheong came to be known as Kohiki. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunseong Jang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807907991741,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_2455.jpg?v=1779217476","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-buncheong-ceramic-high-footed-round-tea-tray","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}