Korean Buncheong Teapot with Gold Kintsugi Detail

Meet the Korean Buncheong Teapot with Gold Kintsugi Detail, wheel-thrown by ceramist Hunseong Jang in Icheon, South Korea. It comes with built-in ceramic straining holes.

Kintsugi (golden joinery) is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending fractures with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Rather than concealing damage, the process highlights breakage as part of the object’s history, embodying the philosophy of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection.

For this teapot, ceramist Jang has intentionally introduced subtle touches of gold along the spout and at the base, where the white slip leaves parts of the surface exposed.

Icheon 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.

Due to the handmade nature, each teapot will differ slightly in terms of the shape, texture, color and glazing effect.

Pairs well with the matching cups, sold separately here.

Dimensions: approx. W 3" x L 4 " (including the spout & handle)  x  H 3.5" (from bottom to the lid)

Handcrafted in Korea.

About Hunseong Jang: Hun 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.

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. In Japan, Buncheong came to be known as Kohiki and Mishima depending on the technique.