{"product_id":"korean-wood-fired-porcelain-espresso-cup-cat-and-bird-motif","title":"Korean Wood-fired Porcelain Espresso Cup, Cat and Bird Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKorean wood-fired porcelain espresso cup by Kimo An of Tousanyo\u003c\/span\u003e combines a compact contemporary form with playful, hand-drawn decoration. Its broad foot, gently narrowed body, and generous loop handle give the small vessel a sturdy, sculptural presence despite its intimate scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe porcelain has a soft, milky-white surface with subtle speckling and tonal variation produced through \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewood firing\u003c\/span\u003e. Rather than appearing perfectly uniform, the surface retains slight shifts in color and texture that reflect the movement of flame and ash through the kiln. These variations give the cup an individual character and add warmth to the refined porcelain body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA loosely rendered \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecat and bird motif\u003c\/span\u003e is drawn across the surface in spare brown lines. The imagery has an almost calligraphic quality, relying on a few expressive gestures rather than detailed illustration. As the cup is turned in the hand, the motif gradually reveals itself, making the decoration feel animated and closely tied to the experience of using the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKimo An’s cup balances utility with humor and informality. The combination of wood-fired porcelain, robust proportions, and spontaneous animal imagery gives it a distinctive character: a functional everyday object that also feels personal, tactile, and quietly playful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: opening diameter 1.5\" x W 3 including the handle x H 1.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kimo An of Tousanyo: \u003c\/strong\u003eBased in Gimhae, South Korea, ceramist An has been handcrafting distinctive ceramic ware for decades, using traditional wood-firing methods in his studio named Tousanyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"Sku-template--18681492177085__main\" role=\"status\" class=\"no-js-hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"tousanyo","offers":[{"title":"1 cup","offer_id":48458687185085,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 as a set","offer_id":48458687217853,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_4366_ce5f25f1-b21f-440c-be23-d8b69c65c289.jpg?v=1789594463","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-wood-fired-porcelain-espresso-cup-cat-and-bird-motif","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}