This Shino-glazed chawan has been restored by hand using the traditional Japanese kintsugi technique, with natural urushi lacquer and 24-carat gold.
Its han-tsutsu-gata form — literally “half-cylindrical” — gives the bowl its distinctive low, softly rounded silhouette. Measuring 12 cm in diameter and 7 cm high, it sits comfortably in the hands and retains the proportions traditionally associated with a tea bowl.
The Shino glaze gives the ceramic a warm, milky ivory surface, animated by fine crackling, subtle speckles and warm brown tones around the rim. Shino ware developed in the Mino ceramic tradition and is particularly appreciated for the irregularity and tactile depth of its feldspathic glaze.
The kintsugi traces the fractures in gold, creating a composition that shifts with the viewing angle.
Each restored piece is unique: the pattern of the gold is entirely dictated by the accident that once broke the object.
Myriam’s eye
I particularly like the contrast between the quiet, almost chalky surface of the Shino glaze and the luminosity of the gold. Inside the bowl, several fractures meet in a wider area of gold, creating a small focal point before the lines extend towards the rim.
The restoration remains very delicate on the outside, while the interior reveals the full history of the break.
Dimensions: Ø 12 cm / 4.7 in
Height: 7 cm / 2.75 in
Form: Han-tsutsu-gata (半筒形), half-cylindrical chawan
Glaze: Shino
Restoration: Traditional kintsugi
Materials: Ceramic, natural urushi lacquer, 24-carat gold
Food safe: Yes
Certificate of authenticity: Included
Piece: One of a kind
Care: Hand wash gently with lukewarm water. Do not use a dishwasher, microwave, abrasive sponge or harsh detergent.
| Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Food Safe | Yes |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Provided |
| Color | White |
| Materials | 24 carats Gold, Ceramic, Urushi (Japanese lacquer) |
