Antique Urushi Lacquer Repaired Chinese Yixing Zini Tea Cup
$79.95
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
Marks:
Size: Top: 5.9 cm, High: 3.6 cm
Capacity: 50 ml (1.69oz)
Condition: Good antique condition. In uneven shape and imperfections like fire pits and tiny frits. Tea stain on cup.
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Antique Urushi Lacquer Repaired Chinese Yixing Zini Tea Cup
$79.95