This small molded blown-glass is estimated from Japan Taisho period (1912-1923). 
Ms. Komatsu received this glass with a long crack and she repaired it with silver, adding a little bit of floral motif. It is a rather interesting piece when the gintsugi is trying to cover the crack, but at a certain angle under the light, the glass crack refracted the light, gleaming its presence. The silver tarnished over time. 
 
Taisho Period Japan was in full-fledge modernization, with the adaptation of many Western idea, culture and technology including jazz, Western-style architecture and democratic philosophy.  
 
Unlike mass-manufactuered commodity, the maker's touches are visible:  air bubbles in the glass, imprints/marks from the tongs. History has also added its mark, a few minor scratches on the rim and the body.  

 
OUR COMMITMENT
To show our respect to this rare craft and wabisabi, we only showcase works repaired with authentic method done in Japan. 
we do not break new pottery and repair it to create inventory.  Each piece comes with history and story.
we do not forge imperfection. All blemishes, imperfection you see is of the vessel's original state from the maker or from aging. 
 
Peer through fancy packaging and romanticized philosophy about Kinstugi.  Be educated from the resource represented by Japan artisans to truly appreciate this craft.
 
THE ARTISAN
Tomoko Komatsu
She is a professional restorer and teacher of urushi and kintsugi based in Japan.  
 
** The identification of pottery is an estimation based on style, characteristics, stamps or signature, and coloration/discoloration. We do not provide appraisal or authentication of origin.  Authenticity described above is on ceramics repair work, all done by Tomoko Komatsu.  
 
*** We do not offer exchange or refund on Kintsugi items. 
 
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