Antique Kutani Ware Teacup, Meiji Era – Japanese Pottery Repaired with Gold (Kintsugi), Crane & Mt. Fuji Design
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This Kutani ware teacup was made in Japan more than 100 years ago, around the Meiji era, and features a design of Mt. Fuji and cranes. It has since been repaired using the Kintsugi technique, finished with urushi lacquer and 23k gold powder — making it safe for everyday use as tableware.
- Diameter: 8 cm (3.15 in)
- Height: 7 cm (2.76 in)
- Country of Origin: Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture
- Finish: Matte gold powder
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About This Product
Kutani Ware × Kintsugi
Matte Gold Powder Finish（23K gold）
Meiji-Era Antique Vessel
Kintsugi—— a traditional Japanese restoration technique passed down for over 500 years. Broken vessels are carefully joined with urushi, a natural lacquer, and finished with gold. Rather than hiding the seams, kintsugi highlights them, giving the piece renewed life through its golden lines.
At the heart of this practice lies wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in the imperfect and the transient. Rather than seeing breakage as a flaw, it is regarded as a unique chapter in the vessel’s story. Kintsugi philosophy offers a quiet sense of healing in our modern lives.
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In Tokyo, where artisan craftsmanship has thrived since the Edo period, we mend broken vessels with gold to create new beauty.
ANYTUGI is dedicated to sharing the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi and the spirit of wabi-sabi with the world. Broken objects are reborn through your own hands. Bring those quiet moments into your everyday life.
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We share kintsugi work processes and techniques primarily on Instagram. As of 2026, our total followers have surpassed 10,000. Our joy comes from inspiring people who've never heard of kintsugi to think, "I want to try this."
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In an era where discarding broken items has become the norm, we believe that well-used vessels hold their owner's time and memories. Kintsugi is a method of restoration that honors these traces. While accepting repair requests from around the world, we convey the value of cherishing and using things for a long time.
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Kintsugi is both a technique and a culture that shapes how we see and value things. In our workshops, participants experience the practice hands-on while exploring the history of kintsugi and the uniquely Japanese sensibility of "wabi-sabi" that underlies it.
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No, they are not included. Whether customs duties apply depends on your country of residence. If customs duties are charged, you will be responsible for payment.