Celadon Anthemion Couple Tea Set.

This tea cup set from our Handol Tearoom shows not only famous Korean Celadon glaze, but also lovely anthemion pattern ; "Korean celadon" is often referred to as "Goryeo celadon," which is usually a pale green-blue in color. The glaze was developed and refined during the 10th and 11th centuries during the Goryeo period, from which it derives its name. Korean celadon reached its zenith between the 12th and early 13th centuries, however, the Mongol invasions of Korea in the 13th century and persecution by the Joseon Dynasty government destroyed the craft. - Wikipedia

 Anthemion, design consisting of a number of radiating petals, was developed by the ancient Greeks from the Egyptian and Asiatic form known as the honeysuckle or lotus palmette. In Korea, this pattern is called Dang-cho (당초).

  Unlike Western anthemion pattern, Asian version has more free movement.

 

The contrast of white and black pattern makes it look traditional, yet modern.

 As other Korean tea cups, strainer is included.

 

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This set is available at our online store. 

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A Couple Celadon Openwork Tea Cup Set from Korea.

 It is always interesting to see different tea cultures between countries that are so close to each other. 

Korean tea wares also include a tea cup looking like Gaiwan (A Chinese lidded bowl for individual tea serving). However, unlike Chinese version which I post on my last post, Korean version has slightly different appearance. Korean versions seem more round, almost like sphere, and have thicker wall. Also mostly they always include a strainer which is made out of same material as tea cup.

 This individual tea cup set from our Handol Tearoom shows not only characteristics of Korean tea cup, but also lovely Korean celadon glaze ; Traditional Korean celadon ware has distinctive decorative elements. The most distinctive are decorated by overlaying glaze on contrasting clay bodies. With inlaid designs, known as "Sanggam" in Korean, small pieces of colored clay are inlaid in the base clay. Carved or slip-carved designs require layer of a different colored clay adhered to the base clay of the piece. The layers are then carved away to reveal the varying colors. Modern potters, with modern materials and tools, have attempted to recreate Korean celadon techniques. - Wikipedia
Instead of inlaid technique, openwork technique was used for this set. Two layers of ceramic walls give nice depth.

It is simpler to use than tea pot set, but it still good for enjoy nice tea ceremony.

This set is available at our online store. 

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