KINTSUGI Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl | Japanese Traditional Method

This broken porcelain plate was repaired using traditional kintsugi techniques. All the ingredients used for the repair process are natural and food safe.
The repair process of this item was completed by our Kintsugi artist at Traditional Kintsugi Shop TSUGU TSUGU, Tokyo, Japan.
The chipped area of this plate was filled with natural Japanese lacquer called "Urushi." The lacquer was then dusted with genuine 23 kt gold powder.

■Size: Diameter 8.5cm Length 8.5cm Height 4.5 cm
■Era:  Late Edo / Meiji
■Types of Pottery (Intention to Use): Small bowl Tea Bowl
(Imari) refers to the famous Japanese porcelain from the town of Imari.
(Tea Bowl) is a bowl used for drinking tea.

■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.

■ Shipping worldwide

It takes about less than a week on average, provided you have told us your phone number beforehand and there is no delay at customs.

There may be shipping restrictions and delays due to sudden changes in legislation and COVID-19. When in doubt, please contact us to check if we can ship our products to your country.

For EU customers:
Following the recent rule change regarding custom clearance and VAT payment for products bought online, we have put in place a smooth export system for orders under 150 euro (excl. shipping fee). There is no change for orders above 150 euros: we can ship you our kits but you will most likely have to go to your local custom office to pay applicable taxes and duty.

For U.S. customers:
FedEx may ask you to submit a "TSCA form" when receiving the product. As long as you submit it by the deadline, your product will be delivered. If requested, please let us know, and we will provide the form. You will need to print and sign it.
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) is a U.S. law regulating the import of toxic substances, and it applies regardless of the seller when purchasing lacquer from Japan. Thank you for your understanding.
※ We cannot issue a refund if the TSCA form is not submitted.

Notes: We cannot ship to P.O. boxes.