{"product_id":"korean-dumbeong-buncheong-cup","title":"Korean Dumbeong Buncheong Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Korean Dumbeong Buncheong Cup, wheel-thrown by ceramicist Hunseong Jang based in Icheon, South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cup is crafted in the tradition of\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDumbeong Buncheong (덤벙분청)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eone of the most expressive and beloved forms of Korean Buncheong ware. The term \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003edumbeong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComfortable 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually thrown and glazed by hand; natural variations in shape, color, and surface are to be expected and embraced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cup is sold individually . \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: \u003cspan\u003e approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eØ 2.25\" \u003c\/span\u003ex H 3\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-safe. Lead-free.\u003c\/span\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 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":46954159079613,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_2928.jpg?v=1781812968","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-dumbeong-buncheong-cup","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}