Antique Kintsugi Mended Bizen Ware Cups (Set of 2)

Product Description

A set of two antique kintusgi mended Japanese bizen ware cups. This elegant pottery is crafted using historical bizen ware techniques, providing a smooth, unglazed, safe drinking experience. Featuring a simple form and wood fired finish, this cup is sure to elevate your tea-making experience. 

The exterior and interior of the ceramic has a smooth tactile finish due to it being wood fired and left unglazed – honouring the clays natural beauty.

Bizen ware or Bizen-yaki (備前焼) is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Bizen province, presently a part of Okayama prefecture. 

Bizen is characterized by significant hardness due to high temperature kiln firing. Common earthen-like, reddish-brown colours appear due to the absence of glaze and organic markings resulting from the wood firing process.

Kintusgi is the Japanese art of repairing cracked, broken, and chipped ceramics. This meticulous and time consuming process uses only 100% natural materials such as urushi lacquer and 24K gold powder. As a result the breakages and unique story of each individual piece is highlighted and celebrated.

Details

Made in Japan.

Set of 2 cups (one with a kintsugi gold mend, one without).

Materials: wood fired clay.

Unglazed ceramic.

Measurements: Approximately W5.5cm-8cm x H10.7cm 

Please note each antique ceramic is handmade – a truly unique one off piece.