{"product_id":"korean-wood-fired-sanggam-inlaid-bird-teapot","title":"Korean Wood-Fired Sanggam Inlaid Bird Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Korean Wood-Fired Sanggam Inlaid Bird Teapot handcrafted and fired in a traditional wood-firing kiln by Kimo An of Tousanyo in Gimhae, Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis hand-formed teapot is wood-fired, its warm, mottled surface shaped by the movement of flame and ash within the kiln. Soft tones of ochre, cream, and earthen brown gather across the vessel, creating subtle variations that make each firing unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the front and back, a bird motif is rendered using the traditional Korean \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esanggam\u003c\/span\u003e inlay technique, in which a design is carved into the clay and filled with contrasting slip. The pale inlaid bird stands quietly against the naturally varied surface, bringing a graphic yet gentle presence to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe teapot’s elongated spout, rounded handle, and softly irregular body retain the directness of the maker’s hand. Hand-pierced straining holes at the base of the spout allow tea to pour while keeping the leaves within the pot, a thoughtful functional detail that also reveals the direct touch of the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTogether with the unpredictable markings of the wood firing and the carefully inlaid bird, these details give the vessel a character that feels both functional and distinctly sculptural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA contemporary expression of Korean ceramic traditions, bringing together \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esanggam inlay, wood firing, and hand-shaped form\u003c\/span\u003e in an intimate everyday vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe potter’s mark is hand-carved on the underside.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:  \u003c\/strong\u003eW 4.25\"\u003cspan\u003e (including the handle \u0026amp; spout) x L 2.5\" \u003c\/span\u003ex  H 3.25\"; cc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tousanyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47959328751805,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3547.jpg?v=1786130289","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-wood-fired-sanggam-inlaid-bird-teapot","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}