Korean Dumbeong Buncheong Cup
Meet the Korean Dumbeong Buncheong Cup, wheel-thrown by ceramicist Hunseong Jang based in Icheon, South Korea.
This cup is crafted in the tradition of Dumbeong Buncheong (덤벙분청), one of the most expressive and beloved forms of Korean Buncheong ware. The term dumbeong refers to the act of dipping a vessel directly into white slip, allowing the clay to be coated in a single, spontaneous gesture. Rather than seeking perfect uniformity, the technique embraces subtle variations, revealing the beauty of movement, process, and the maker’s hand.
Its soft ivory surface carries delicate speckles and gentle tonal shifts, while the simple cylindrical form reflects the quiet restraint that characterizes traditional Korean ceramics. The result is a piece that feels both refined and unpretentious—an embodiment of Buncheong’s enduring appeal as a ceramic tradition rooted in naturalness, spontaneity, and everyday use.
Comfortable in the hand and versatile in use, this cup is well suited for tea, water, or sake. Its understated presence invites daily enjoyment, where small traces of the handmade become part of the experience.
Each piece is individually thrown and glazed by hand; natural variations in shape, color, and surface are to be expected and embraced.
Each cup is sold individually .
Dimensions: approx. Ø 2.25" x H 3"
Food-safe. Lead-free.
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 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 Japanese ceramics especially for use in Japanese tea ceremonies. In Japan, Buncheong came to be known as Kohiki.
