A flat teabowl fired in North Hamgyong Province in the mid-Joseon dynasty. The label indicates it was “Excavated at Songpyeong, North Korea,” suggesting it was produced in a kiln near Chongjin, the location of Songpyeong. The bowl is crafted from coarse clay typical of Hoeryeong and Myeongcheon wares, yet it features a whitish hue achieved through the application of white slip. The teabowl’s neat and refined shape evokes the aesthetic of Song dynasty teabowls, making it a rare and distinctive example of northern Korean ceramics.

Some old restorations with Gintsugi on the rim but no notable defects other than a few minor chips on the feet. It comes with a box labelled “Kohiki Hira-Chawan excavated in Songpyong, North Korea”.