Buncheong is a traditional Korean style of pottery where white clay slip is applied onto a usually darker clay body.For this piece, the white clay slip is applied after the first (bisque) firing. He creates the beautiful black and dark green spots and patches by glazing with iron oxide just before applying the white clay slip. The form of the katakuchi makes handing the ware when pouring hot tea easier, and functionally reduces spillage. As buncheong ware are porous, the colour will change with progressive use, which Mr Hong likens to character development of the teaware!
Stoneware.
Iron oxide and white clay slip applied after first (bisque) firing.
Height: 8 cm
Width: 6.5 cm, including spout 8.5 cm
Capacity: 120ml
Stoneware.
Iron oxide and white clay slip applied after first (bisque) firing.
Height: 8 cm
Width: 6.5 cm, including spout 8.5 cm
Capacity: 120ml