The hoseung is a plate-shaped vessel designed to support a tea bowl or a bowl. Its primary purpose is to keep the tea bowl or bowl warm and to serve as a water receiver, catching the water that slowly drips out when boiling water is poured into the tea bowl.
Dimensions : 5.1 inch W x 1.5 inch H
Origin : Milyang, Korea (South)
The hoseung is a plate-shaped vessel designed to support a tea bowl or a bowl. Its primary purpose is to keep the tea bowl or bowl warm and to serve as a water receiver, catching the water that slowly drips out when boiling water is poured into the tea bowl.