{"product_id":"korean-buncheong-ceramic-soban-소반-low-table","title":"Korean Buncheong Ceramic Soban (소반)\/Low Table","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Korean Buncheong Ceramic Soban (소반)\/Low Table, hand-built by ceramicist Hunseong Jang based in Icheon, South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInspired by the traditional Korean \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003esoban\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this handcrafted ceramic stand reinterprets a timeless form through clay. Texturized using soft, warm white slip, it features subtle variations and gentle traces of the making process with each piece carrying a quiet, understated character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt adds height and presence while remaining minimal in form. Beautiful on its own or layered into a thoughtful tabletop arrangement or on the floor, the ceramic soban brings a sense of calm and balance to everyday rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDue to its handmade nature, slight variations in form, glaze, and surface are to be expected and celebrated as part of its uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e approx. W 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" x L 10\" \u003c\/span\u003ex H 5.5\"\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: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBuncheong\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\n\u003csection id=\"Sku-template--18681492177085__main\" role=\"status\" class=\"no-js-hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Hunseong Jang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47656807399613,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3206.jpg?v=1784235713","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-buncheong-ceramic-soban-%ec%86%8c%eb%b0%98-low-table","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}