Kintsugi is a Japanese art that repairs broken pottery using lacquer mixed with gold by highlighting the cracks with gold, it transforms the pottery into unique, visually stunning pieces and symbolizes resilience and acceptance of change.
We have created jewelry to convey the beauty of kintsugi.
This beautiful handcrafted Japanese pottery bowl features a dynamic kiln glaze with earthy tones and striking brushwork. Traditionally used as a chawan (tea bowl), it showcases the wabi-sabi aesthetic with its natural texture and irregular glaze patterns.
The bowl comes in its original signed wooden box (tomobako), which includes a handwritten inscription commemorating a relocation event for the Kikkoman Okayama factory in 1992 (Heisei 4). This piece may have been a limited gift or commemorative item.
Material: Ceramic
Technique: Hand-thrown and kiln-glazed
Includes: Original signed wooden box
Dimensions (approx.): [please provide if known]
Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no chips or cracks
Whether for use in tea ceremony, as a decorative piece, or a unique collector’s item, this bowl embodies the quiet elegance of Japanese ceramic artistry.
