Japanese Rice Bowl with its Assorted Lid - Gold Kintsugi Repair, from Japan

This broken bowl was repaired using traditional kintsugi techniques. All the ingredients used for the repair process are natural and food safe.

The repair of this rice bowl was completed by our kintsugi artist in Sept. 2021 at Traditional Kintsugi Shop TSUGU TSUGU, Tokyo, Japan.

Features: The bottom of this rice bowl was separated from the rest of the bowl when it arrived at our studio. The broken pieces were stuck back together with urushi lacquer. The repaired cracks were then dusted with genuine gold powder (23 kt).

■ Area of Production: Unknown

■ Types of Pottery (Intention to Use): Rice bowl

How to care for an item repaired with kintsugi:

Items repaired using traditional kintsugi techniques should be treated with the same care as traditional lacquerware.
Please note the following:
1. Fractured points repaired with urushi lacquer become stronger as time passes. It is recommended that you start using the item several months after this item was repaired.
2. Do not place an item repaired with kintsugi in a microwave, a dishwasher, an oven or an open fire.
3. Hand-washing is advised. Make sure to wash your repaired item gently and avoid scrubbing around the repaired cracks.
4. Be careful not to scratch the repaired parts when using sharp cutlery such as forks and knives.
5. Please make sure that the parts repaired with urushi lacquer are not damaged by other plates and cups when storing your tableware on your cupboard shelves.
6. Do not place the repaired item in a fridge for too long.
7. Do not soak the repaired item in water for too long.
8. Store the item in a place where it is not directly exposed to sunlight.

The restoration of this item took several months and we poured all our heart into it. We hope that this little kintsugi piece of art repaired by our hands will bring you joy in your daily life.

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