{"product_id":"korean-buncheong-silver-lidded-gobaekdal-tea-caddy","title":"Korean Buncheong Silver-Lidded ‘Gobaekdal’ Tea Caddy","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeet the Korean Buncheong Silver-Lidded ‘Gobaekdal’ Tea Caddy\u003c\/span\u003e — a wheel-thrown vessel by ceramist \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHunseong Jang\u003c\/span\u003e, handcrafted in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIcheon, South Korea\u003c\/span\u003e. The lid is delicately stamped with a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChrysanthemum flower motif\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecoated in silver\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efired once more\u003c\/span\u003e to achieve its soft luster and depth. A \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecarved side surface\u003c\/span\u003e adds dimension and tactility to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRooted in over \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ea thousand years of ceramic heritage\u003c\/span\u003e, Icheon has evolved from supplying porcelain to the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eroyal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e to becoming a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethriving ceramic village\u003c\/span\u003e that continues to inspire and gather master potters from across Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tea caddy is one of a kind — individually shaped, glazed, and finished by hand. Subtle variations in form, texture, and tone reflect the unique artistry and soulful craftsmanship of the Buncheong tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approx. Opening ⌀ 2.25\" x W 4\" x  H 3.5\" \u003cbr\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 perio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ed (918-1392).\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 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 \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 and Mishima depending on the technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunseong Jang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48328226373821,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3867_d785635e-b80b-4669-95c8-7fb847b612c9.jpg?v=1787697747","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-buncheong-silver-lidded-gobaekdal-tea-caddy","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}