{"product_id":"korean-buncheong-popo-mini-plate","title":"Korean Buncheong 'Popo' Mini Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Korean Buncheong 'Popo' Mini Plate, handcrafted by ceramist Hunseong Jang in Icheon, South Korea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopo is a refined series of functional ceramics and objects by ceramist Hunseong Jang, inspired by his companion dog, “Popo.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA small plate for everyday rituals—well suited for resting rings, delicate jewelry, or even a teapot lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIcheon ceramics have a history spanning at least a thousand years, evolving from supplying the Joseon Dynasty's royal palaces to forming a \"ceramic village\" that has naturally drawn potters from all over the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the handmade nature, each plate will differ slightly in terms of the shape, texture, color and glazing effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:  W 3\" x L 3\" x H 1\" \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":46621124427965,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_2184.jpg?v=1775846582","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-buncheong-popo-mini-plate","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}