{"product_id":"korean-buncheong-tea-cup-1","title":"Korean Buncheong Tea Cup","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA hand-thrown buncheong tea cup by Korean ceramic artist \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHunseong Jang\u003c\/span\u003e, combining a simple, balanced form with the expressive surface qualities characteristic of Korea’s buncheong tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe cup is formed from dark stoneware clay and finished with a creamy white slip, allowing subtle traces of the underlying clay, throwing lines, and natural iron speckling to remain visible. In the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ebuncheong technique\u003c\/span\u003e, a layer of white slip is applied over a darker clay body before glazing and firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere, the soft ivory body contrasts beautifully with the exposed dark clay at the foot, while the gently flared rim and slight irregularities give each angle a distinctly handmade character. The restrained palette and tactile finish embody the quiet spontaneity and natural beauty for which buncheong ware is admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned for tea but equally compelling as a small sculptural object, this cup brings together traditional Korean ceramic practice and a contemporary, understated sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJang’s potter’s mark is impressed into the underside of the cup, providing a discreet signature to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e⌀ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3 x H 1.75\"; holds 85ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGlazed ceramic. Food-safe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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":48444715270333,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_4349.jpg?v=1789406797","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-buncheong-tea-cup-1","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}