Vintage Korean Celadon Tea Set 17-pc Bamboo Relief Signed Jae-in Studio

Description

View Vintage Korean Celadon Tea Set 17-pc Bamboo Relief Signed Jae-in Studio with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This beautiful set features a striking, raised relief pattern mimicking the upward-reaching husks of a young bamboo shoot—a traditional Korean symbol representing integrity, resilience, and purity. Every piece is coated in the classic, translucent jade-green celadon glaze originally perfected during the historical Goryeo Dynasty. Up for sale is a stunning, authentic 17-piece vintage Korean celadon tea set, handcrafted during the late 20th century revival era. This beautiful set features a striking, raised relief pattern mimicking the upward-reaching husks of a young bamboo shoot—a traditional Korean symbol representing integrity, resilience, and purity. Every piece is coated in the classic, translucent jade-green celadon glaze originally perfected during the historical Goryeo Dynasty. The primary pieces feature the distinctive unglazed foot rim and the hand-painted underglaze artist mark reading "재인정당" (Jae-in Jeong- dang), identifying this as an authentic collection from the artisan Jae-in Studio. Made for the Western Export Market: Traditional Korean tea culture does not use cream or sugar. By including a creamer, a sugar bowl, and a 6-person service layout (instead of the standard Korean 5-person service), Jeil Pottery specifically handcrafted this set to be exported as a high-end Western tea or coffee service. This tea set belongs to the late 20th century, specifically the 1970s to 1980s. While the aesthetic of the Unhakmun (crane and cloud inlay) directly mirrors the legendary 12th-century Goryeo Dynasty masterpiece styles, the physical creation of this export tea service occurred during South Korea's mid-to-late modern ceramic revival. The Historical Era Breakdown • The Goryeo Revival Era (1960s-1980s): The master signature mark on the cup belongs to Geun-hyeong, an artisan working during a massive cultural boom in Icheon, South Korea. During this specific period, prominent kilns like Haegang Ceramics and Jeil Pottery dedicated themselves to reviving lost historical glazing formulas to meet high demand from foreign collectors. What is Included (17 Pieces Total): • 1 x Teapot with matching lid & string (2) • 1x Covered Sugar Bowl w/ matching lid (2) • 1 x Creamer / Small Serving Pitcher • 6 x Matching Tea Cups • 6 x Matching Saucers with Crane Imagery Excellent vintage condition EXCEPT for small chip on teapot spout as noted in close-up photograph. The jade-green glaze is bright, glossy, and beautifully preserved. There are no other chips, cracks, or structural repairs to the delicate spouts, rims, or handles. (Note: Light glaze crazing is a natural and authentic characteristic of traditional celadon pottery). Please review photos closely as they are considered to be part of the description. There is a close-up of the spout as well as a handle that is discolored but does not feel to be chipped. Each cup was photographed individually for full inspection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Teapots & Tea Sets.

Country of Origin

Korea, Republic of

Culture

Japanese