Handmade Korean Celadon Tea Set Signed Go-Cheong Tiger Motif Teapot & Cups 6pc

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View Handmade Korean Celadon Tea Set Signed Go-Cheong Tiger Motif Teapot & Cups 6pc with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. In East Asian ceramics, "青" (Qīng) is the traditional color descriptor used for the classic jade-like green glaze characteristic of celadon pottery. The underside of the pieces features the hand-painted artist/kiln mark "古青" (Go-Cheong / Gū Qīng), indicating authentic studio-crafted pottery rather than a mass-produced replica. Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Korean Celadon tea service set featuring a hand-painted Korean Tiger motif under a gorgeous jade green crackle glaze finish. The tiger is traditionally revered in Korean culture as a powerful guardian and symbol of good fortune. The set includes one teapot with its matching lid and five matching tea cups. The underside of the pieces features the hand-painted artist/kiln mark "古青" (Go-Cheong / Gū Qīng), indicating authentic studio-crafted pottery rather than a mass-produced replica. Condition: Very nice vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. The fine glaze crazing/crackle is part of the traditional aesthetic technique and completely intentional. Please review all photos. The mark written on the bottom features two hand-painted characters: 古青 (Gū Qīng / Go-Cheong) Key Meaning & Origin * The Meaning: The characters translate directly to "Ancient Blue/Green" or "Antique Celadon". In East Asian ceramics, "青" (Qīng) is the traditional color descriptor used for the classic jade-like green glaze characteristic of celadon pottery. * The Artist/Kiln: This is the specific kiln signature or artist name registered for the workshop that produced the set. Many traditional ceramicists in Korea use Hanja (classical Chinese characters) to stamp or sign the base of their works. Sizes: Pot: (H)5.7" x (L-w/handle) 8.5" (143 x 217mm) Cups: (H)2" x 3.2" (50 x 82mm) Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Teapots & Tea Sets. Brand: Korean Arts.

Brand

Korean Arts

Culture

Japanese

Country of Origin

Korea, South