Antique japanese bowl with botanical design

An antique Japanese glazed ceramic bowl with a subtly irregular silhouette and a richly textured surface, marked by small variations, imperfections and firing traces that reveal its handcrafted character.

A blue underglaze botanical design unfolds across the warm, creamy-white surface, formed by long, stylised leaves. The simplicity of the decoration and the lively texture of the glaze give the piece a distinctly wabi-sabi presence.

Its numerous fractures have been restored using the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi, with natural urushi lacquer and pure 24-carat gold powder. The golden lines intersect with and extend the original blue decoration, creating a new graphic composition that feels both spontaneous and balanced.

A unique piece, shaped by time and revealed through gold.

Origin: Japan
Period: 19th century
Material: glazed ceramic
Decoration: blue underglaze botanical motif
Restoration: traditional kintsugi using natural Japanese urushi lacquer and pure 24-carat gold
Dimensions: approximately 4.7 in diameter × 2.2 in high
Unique piece

Traditional kintsugi is suitable for food use once the lacquer has fully cured.

Care instructions: wash gently by hand only. Do not place in a dishwasher, oven or microwave. Avoid abrasive products and prolonged soaking.