Korean Buncheong Masangbae Cup, 4 Colors
Meet the Korean Buncheong Masangbae Cup available in 4 colors, wheel-thrown by Ceramist Seungki Min in Icheong, South Korea.
The cup’s distinctive form takes on a raised foot, inspired by the traditional masangbae (마상배; horseback cup). Layers of Buncheong slip and varying tones come together, creating subtle gradations and organic patterns formed through the natural flow of the glaze. The gentle texture and calming palette characteristic of Buncheong ware lend the piece a quiet depth and enduring beauty.
Each cup is sold separately.
Due to its handcrafted nature, each cup may vary slightly in dimensions, color, glazing effect, and finish.
Dimensions: approx. Ø 2.5" x H 3.75"
Food-safe. Lead-free.
Handcrafted in Korea.
About Seungki Min: Seungki Min is a contemporary Korean ceramic artist known for his refined wheel-thrown pottery that draws deeply from Korea’s celebrated ceramic traditions, especially Buncheongand moon jar forms while also adapting them for a modern audience.
Min's ceramics sit at an interesting intersection: they honor historical Korean clay traditions, yet don't replicate them slavishly. By experimenting with colored slip, layered glazes and minimal form, Min pushes the material language of Buncheong and Celadon into new territory. His pieces speak to both past and present: humble, meditative, and thoughtfully expressive.
About Buncheong ware: Buncheong ceramics emerged in Korea at the end of the 14th century from the tradition of inlaid celadon of the late Goryeo period (918–1392). In contrast to the refined elegance of Goryeo celadon, buncheong feels unassuming, natural and even rustic. However, in the 16th century, due to the Imjin war, Korean potters were taken to Japan, where they started to influence Japanese ceramics especially for use in Japanese tea ceremonies.
