Porcelain pot and Kikko

Limoges Porcelain & Fine Art Kintsugi: The Aesthetics of Rebirth

This white Limoges porcelain piece, featuring balanced proportions of 9 cm in height and 12 cm in width, embodies an artistic approach where fracture serves as the starting point for metamorphosis. Restored according to the rigorous protocols of traditional Kintsugi, this object transcends its original fragility to become a unique collector’s piece.

A Composition of Noble Materials

The artistic intervention relies on a precise alliance of precious metals and complex lacquering techniques, emphasizing the porcelain’s elegant curves:

• 24-Karat Pure Gold: The fracture lines are magnified with fine gold, transforming the object’s scars into a luminous network that redefines its structure.

• Artistic Lacquer & Tortoiseshell Work: Two major losses (lacunae) have been filled with an artistic interpretation in imitation tortoiseshell. This work of depth and nuanced shading adds a precious organic texture, creating a striking contrast with the pristine white of the porcelain.

• Kikko Graphic Motif: The geometric Kikko pattern is applied over these restored areas. This evocation of the tortoise shell—a symbol of longevity—provides a graphic structure and symbolic resonance to the entire composition.

Specifications

• Medium: Limoges Porcelain

• Dimensions: 9 cm (H) x 12 cm (W)

• Artistic Materials: 24k Gold, Traditional Urushi Lacquer

This work is distinguished by the precision of the gesture and the richness of the contrasts, turning every fragment into an exceptional mark of distinction within a mastered volume.