Xipi Lacquer Qishan Wood-fired Porcelain Tea Bowl Gaiwan by HONG Yidong

Originated from China, Qishan (Kintsugi in Japanese) is an art of mending broken ceramics, with natural lacquer, sap of the tree. The same technique can also be applied on repairing bamboo, wood or even jade. It involves some very tedious process, with a variety of lacquer techniques. So, it means much more than just mending with gold. Philosophically, it is an act of embracing the flawed or the imperfect.

The oldest lacquerware discovered dates back to the Warring States period (403-221 B.C.). the craft has been transferred to Japan, Korea, and other parts of Southeast Asia. The value of a piece of lacquerware only begins with the materials used to make it. A high quality piece of lacquerware requires the skills of several different elements: lacquer, layers, core materials, decoration, colours, design and process.

Artist: HONG Yidong 洪乙棟

Origin: China

Material: Natural Lacquer, Natural Colour Pigments, Wood-fired Pottery, Silver Powder

Size: H8cm x ⌀9cm dia.

After washing with warm water and soap-clean it with a soft dry cloth, and your lacquerware can be kept in good condition for a long time. However, never expose it to direct rays of sun or heat to prevent it from drying out. Lacquerware is safe from water, alcohol, vinegar, and any kind of oil.

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