This striking handmade studio pottery vase beautifully merges contemporary ceramic artistry with ancient Japanese tradition. Crafted in a low, rounded form and finished in an unglazed, deep umber clay, the silhouette is modern and sculptural, while the hand-repaired golden seam draws directly from the centuries-old philosophy of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold to honor its history.
Rather than hiding flaws, Kintsugi celebrates them. The golden seam on this piece runs in a textured, natural path across the base and side, making what was once a fracture the vessel’s most powerful feature. The clay body is richly pigmented, smooth to the touch, and slightly burnished, revealing subtle hand-thrown rings across the surface. The base bears a maker’s mark, an “M” stamped within a scalloped medallion, identifying this as the work of a modern studio ceramicist.
Perfectly sized for display on a shelf, altar, or as a sculptural accent in a Japandi or organic modern space, this piece invites reflection. It’s an ideal choice for collectors who value the soulful narrative behind handmade objects, or those curating interiors with depth, texture, and quiet beauty.
Condition:
This is a previously fractured vessel that has been intentionally and artistically repaired using a gold-toned Kintsugi-inspired method. The repair is secure and stable, with a textured golden fill that follows a natural crack line along the underside and side of the piece. Minor surface irregularities are present, consistent with both the handmade nature of the piece and its repair. There are no structural issues or weaknesses; the repair is purely aesthetic and philosophical in nature. The maker's stamp is clear and intact on the base.
