This is a one-of-a-kind “Yobitsugi” piece, reviving rare early Imari shards with a contemporary sensibility.
Originally buried in the earth, these shards were given new life and reconstructed as a practical, beautiful cylindrical tea bowl.
Key Features of the Piece
Early Imari “Kosu Nagashi” (Blue-Glaze Run): Meticulous joining of excavated fragments revealed this cylinder tea bowl featured the extremely rare “Kosu Nagashi” decoration for early Imari. The pale blue glaze seepage and powerful form evoke the era.
Fusion with Old Karatsu (Koketsugi): Missing sections were meticulously restored using resin, and fragments from an Old Karatsu one-handled bowl were joined. By merging two ancient ceramics from different regions, it achieves both design intrigue and functionality as a one-handled bowl.
Gorgeous Gold Makie Design: Kintsugi was applied to the joints, and delicate gold makie was applied to the deep cobalt blue ground. This embodies the traditional Japanese spirit of not hiding damage, but elevating it into a new beauty.
Work Details
Item Content Dimensions
Longest Diameter: Approx. 9.5cm × Shortest Diameter: Approx. 7.5cm × Height: Approx. 8.5cm Weight Approx. 260g
Restoration Techniques
Restoration, Joining, Kintsugi, Gold Makie
Material Composition
Early Imari ceramic fragments, Old Karatsu ceramic fragments, Resin, Gold powder
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