478 results for "kintsugi"

A ceramic bowl with celadon glaze from Korea, circa 14th century (late Goryeo Dynasty). The particular shape of the bowl suggests that it is likely a "Bo" (Chinese) or "Hattara" (Japanese "Oryoki"). This is a Buddhism term derived from Sanskrit word "patra", which means "vessel that contains just enough". The container was used traditionally by Buddhist monks to ask for alms (donated foods by laymen). The deep volume and the wide opening are conducive to its utility function. The bowl is covered in a jade-color celadon which has very fine and uniform crackles throughout. Upon close inspection of the exterior wall, one can detect a very light brush of white slip circumventing the body. The white slip brushing technique only became popular from 15th century on as a landmark of the Buncheong ceramics...

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A Medicine Hat paint horse turns to look at a feather resting on its back. The equine reflects the act of listening to signs, intuition, and what arrives softly...

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A nest cradles two delicate blue eggs in this mixed-media painting, symbolizing safety, connection, and the comforting pull of warmth and security. Artist Jennifer Ross used eggshell collage and layered gel medium to craft the nest's strands, creating a beautifully dimensional effect.

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Artist Jennifer Ross finds inspiration in gathering and replicating fragments of nature. "Birds, nests, eggs, and horses represent my realization that life embodies a tension between wanting security and the love of freedom," says Jennifer. Through her art, she aspires to convey a healing power inspired by the living world. Jennifer initially aspired to follow her mother and grandfather's artistic path but took a detour and began a decade-long career working in art galleries, selling the artwork of others, and doing framing design. Eventually, her creative soul persisted. She began experimenting with small pastel...

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Gentle light illuminates two pale eggs nestled safely within a woven nest. The rich black background makes the subjects stand out. Layered brushwork adds fine d...

A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto). Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...

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A curious horse lowers its head toward a small blue box wrapped with a bow. The gift evokes a sense of mystery. Artist Jennifer Ross collaged pieces of brown eg...

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A heart-shaped nest made with acrylic gel medium and twigs creates a textured and organic feel. The four delicate blue eggs, formed by collaged eggshells, con...

Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality Kutani three-piece tea service set, generously gilded with high purity gold and extremely intricately hand-painted in red and green...

A Korean Hori-Mishima Chawan (tea bowl) circa 16th-17th century (Joseon Dynasty). The tea bowl is of an upright conical form supported by a high foot ring. It was decorated with incised brushwood fence patterns filled with white slip on both the interior and exterior surface. These dominant motifs were spaced by three encircling double lines. Seven chrysanthemum flowers (inka) were stamped on the lower interior surrounding a swirling tea well on the bottom. There are six spur marks known as Meato in Japanese on the interior bottom and a pointy spot in the center of the foot ring known as Tokin. Two crack lines were historically repaired by superb Kintsugi, adding a mysterious wabi-sabi appeal to the piece. The Hori-Mishima bowl was also known as Gohon Mishima. It was made in Bushan Kilns of the Southern Gyeongsang Province specifically for the Japanese market in the 16th-17th century, when the tea ceremonies in Japan demanded such ware. The bowl comes with a purple fabric pouch...

A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.

Vintage 'Lipstick' floor mirror designed by Rodolfo Bonetto good condition. Great timeless design 1970s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 164cm/64.56" Ref.: 5236415

A ceramic chawan (tea bowl) circa 17-18th century fired in the Busan kiln in Korean specifically for the Japanese market. The kilns were run by the So c...

Sharing with you this very nice edo period example with carved fish design. Storage Box included Unmarked at base Arita ware, also known as Arita-yaki, has its origins in 1616, whe...

A seven-piece Japanese Arita Sweetmeat set and matching lacquer box, Meiji period (1880-1890). Comprising of a central hexagonal dish and six-fan shaped ...

"Plopp" stool by Zieta - Stainless steel (inox) version Kitchen size Measure: 65 cm high, 35 cm diameter   “Plopp” is a stool designed by Zieta Prozessdesign which is a Polis...

Original vintage advertising poster for Brooke Bond - Plucking the tender young leaf buds for Edglets Tea - featuring a great image of a tea picker wearing a colourful dress with a B...

FRANCES H. GEARHART (1869-1958) VALLEY RAMPARTS 1933 Color block print, signed and titled in pencil. 10 1/8 x 12 inches. Very large and good impression In generally good condition. ...

Japanese bronze vase with nice form, used to decorate flower arrangements in Japanese traditional tea ceremony. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Early 20th Century Size: Height 13.8 C.M. ...

An exceptionally rare, wonderfully designed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese master woodblock printmaker/ artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975) who is widely considered to be the most important Japanese visual artist of the 20th century and the Pablo Picasso of Japan. This hand-painted work clearly illustrates Munakata's whimsical side as it is of a Koma - a child's spinning top toy. Very few examples of Munakata's work in ceramics exist still today. The work is signed by Munakata on the base as well as the original wood protective storage box (his seal can also be seen faintly in the lower-left corner). The bowl has a small kintsugi or "golden joinery" repair - the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold - on the inside. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. Munakata who is often compared to Picasso was primarily associated with and a principal figure in both the Sosaku-Hanga (which stressed the artist as the sole creator ) and the Mingei (folk art) movements. His many accolades and awards include the "Prize of Excellence" at the Second International Print Exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1952, and first prize at the São Paulo Bienal Exhibition in Brazil in 1955, followed by the Grand Prix Award at the Venice Biennale in 1956, and the Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor in the arts by the Japanese government in 1970. In 1960 after returning from a year abroad exhibiting his work in the United States, the Horinji Temple in Kyoto bestowed upon him the honorary rank of “Hokkyo”. In 1962, he received the rank of “Hogan” from Nisseki Temple in Toyama prefecture. He also received a Medal of Honor in 1963 and the Asahi Shimbun culture prize in 1965. Munakata's work can be found in numerous international collections and museums including: The Britsih Museum, UK The Chicago Art Institute Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), NY The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), NY The Philadelphia Museum of Art The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), Washington DC Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis And his own museum The Munakata Shiko...

A powerful and highly sculptural ceramic work by Joan Carrillo, dating from his most desirable early-1970s period. At this point in his career Carrillo moved decisively away from fun...

Luxurious golden pine with gold raised relief on gold silk with silk brocade border and black lacquer trim with bronze mounts. Signature and seal read: Takuyo. Back Label Reads: ...

Limited edition dragon sculpture in matte porcelain with gold lustre. A symbol of power and prosperity in Eastern culture, this magical creature, the bearer of good luck, is the protagonist in this spectacular High Porcelain limited edition. The hundreds of scales covering its skin are individually hand painted with gold lustre, an extremely laborious technique requiring the expertise of the finest artists. The luminosity distinguishing its spectacular embellishment is attained by combining gloss and satin finishes, united by an iridescent metallic hue on the chest and a vivid turquoise hue on the crest. The complexity of the dragon´s...

Gorgeous natural history specimens Sez shell barnacles clusters on vintage Italian Pricket stands.

This series explores the tension between manufactured perfection and authentic human identity. Inspired by the philosophy of kintsugi — the Japanese art of embracing fractures rather...

An elegant early Japanese ceramic vase hand made by Ono Hakuko using the Yuri-Kinsai technique of applying gold leaf to the body of the porcelain vessel and then delicately covering ...

Japan, circa 1890 A pair of late nineteenth century Japanese bottle vases of square form, decorated with a profusion of polychrome flowers, now converted as lamps with giltwood bases...

Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...

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Three songbird eggs lay nestled in a meticulously woven nest of twigs, delicately adorned with fragments of sheet music. A precursor to the melodies that the ...

This series explores the tension between manufactured perfection and authentic human identity. Inspired by the philosophy of kintsugi — the Japanese art of embracing fractures rather...

A very beautiful Japanese papier-mâché round box with a colorful geometric design and black lacquer finish, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, Japan. Marked "Made in Japan" o...

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The composition weaves elements of nature and psychology with paint and twigs forming a nest. A collage of hand-painted maps decorating the surface of the egg...

Carafe in borosilicate glass handmade by Venetian artisans, characterized by the green color which creates a kaleidoscopic play of colored reflections. The color is applied by hand w...

A wonderful ceramic catch all or ash tray... would work well as a catch all or for candy, cigars or 420. Also a compliment to any side table, desk or work station. Colorful and i...

This charming antique porcelain tea set, crafted in China at the dawn of the 20th century. Hand-painted with exquisite detail and accented ...

Inspired by the ancient Japanese technique known as Kintsugi, this gorgeous sideboard is a flawless bridge between tradition and innovation. Symbolic of the harmonious blend of past ...

An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...

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Artist Jennifer Ross paints a sunny and cheerful still life of a robin’s nest occupied with three eggs. Nestled within a carefully woven nook of grass and twigs, three blue eggs appear within its dark recesses. The nest is set against a white surface cut by a bright complementing yellow hue. “Robin’s egg blue is one of the most beautiful colors found in nature, and one found on my palette,” says Jennifer.

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Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate...

Rare set of four Japanese Showa period door panels known as Fusuma in Japanese architecture. Similar to a Shoji room divider but made of an opaque materia...

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. Visible is a scene of a sheperd with cows. A poem is also visible at the top. Early 17th century. Similar dishe...

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890.

Antique Chinese white porcelain Meiping vase decorated in a swirling blue dragon motif. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

1990s Stunning original graphic art poster "Open Jacket" by the legendary Patrick Nagel. This piece feautures his signature blend on sharp lines, bold contrast, sophisticated pop-min...

ISSEY MIYAKE - (Made in Japan) "Pleats Please" short pants in black, blue, and green tones. Size 2. 1996 Fall-Winter Collection. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Size: 35...

A fine Chinese porcelain wine cup, hand painted in underglaze blue with figures in various martial arts pursuits, with a four character Daoguang mark within the footring, and of the ...

A massive stoneware tsubo floor jar created by Japanese contemporary ceramic artist Kai Tsujimura (1976-). The heavy jar with its impressive volume was made in the tradition of Iga ware with local coarse sandy clay that turned reddish after the firing. It took its shape from heavy medieval storage jars with a wide-open mouth. For a nearly identical form, see an Echizen jar from Heian period (794–1185) in the collection of MET (Accession Number: 1977.261). The surface showcases scattered white crystalized feldspars and a green vitrified ash glaze cascade down the body (known as biidoro in Japanese - after the Portuguese word for glass vidoro). These is a globular shape impressed on the jar. It is a signature practice of the Tsujimura potter family by stacking bowls between the pieces in the kiln during the firing, resulting in an accidental but iconic aethetic (Kai and Yui Tsujimura...

This is a fan which was made in Japan around 1980s in Showa era. This material is Paper and wood and there are little threads with cotton on the side. Both sides are same designs o...

A ceramic chawan (tea bowl) circa 17-18th century fired in the Busan kiln in Southern Korean specifically for the Japanese market. The kilns were contro...

A pair of delightful 19th century antique vases, with globular body opening into ruffled rim with various flower heads inside the rim. The sm...

Our colorful bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in purple, light orange and orange. Its fun and colorful design makes it a st...

Ceramic Vase - Handcraft made in Italy - Studio Ceramic - 70s Italian vintage form vase made of ceramic with a beautiful course glaze. This vintage design object is in its original ...

SEGUSO frame.

Mid Century Modern ceramic vase features an abstract motif in Burgundy red glaze, sponged on in free-flowing patterns and outlined with gold, on light green background. The decor ap...

Sculptural dual branch ceramic modernist Ikebana White glaze with a fantastic form. Retains a partial original paper label. Japan, 1960s

Large Japanese Polished Brass Jardiniere with engraved avian & Greek key decoration throughout - 13" diam x 10"h - Early 20thC

An extremely elegant pair of 'Porcelaine de Paris' breakfast cups, with matching saucers, dating from the early 19th century. These sensational cups are decorated with hand-painted...

Description Nice & Beautiful Arita Japanese Porcelain Vase, double gourd. Landscape scene with figures. This 17th Century Japanese Export Porcelain Jug or Ewer, Arita Kilns c.1670-...

The Kin chair takes inspiration from the Japanese Kintsugi technique, which tends to embrace the value of breakages rather than seeking to conceal them. Reflecting the Japanese tradi...

This is a manekineko lucky cat which was made in Japan around 2000s. It is made with porcelain. --- The Maneki-neko is a Japanese figure that brings good luck and fortune. It is u...

Sharing with you this fantastic bowl with a rare fishnet design. Mark and Period Tianqi Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644) These kind of bowl were were often expr...

This wooden board was made in the Taisho era. It was used as a "mochi board." A "mochi board" is a board from the Meiji era that was used as a workbench for kneading flour, and is m...