Kintsugi, Japan’s “golden joinery,” uses urushi lacquer and powdered gold to mend cracks, turning damage into a celebrated feature. Kintsugi emphasizes beauty in imperfection, valuing repaired items even more than their original state.
This methods honor craftsmanship, preserving what’s broken while embracing unique histories and philosophies of repair.
Color: Brown
Period: Early 20th century
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Size: Top: 5.8 cm, High: 3.4 cm
Capacity: 45 ml (1.52 oz)
Condition: Good antique condition. Variation in size. In uneven shape and imperfections like fire pits and tiny frits. One cup has lacquer repaired.
One cup has tinny chip on rim and one cup has Urushi lacquer repaired.
