Mended through the traditional art of yobitsugi, this Kutani porcelain plate bridges historic ceramic artistry with contemporary material design, uniting detailed hand-painted botanical motifs with translucent colored glass fragments along its rim. The soft, jewel-like glass cabochons catch the light, creating a playful contrast against the deep lapis blues, vibrant coral reds, and fine gold linework of the floral scene. Kutani ware boasts a distinguished 370-year heritage dating back to the early Edo period in Kaga Province (present-day Ishikawa Prefecture), world-renowned for its vivid overglaze enamels (gosai) and expressive, painterly compositions. Bound by sculpted golden seam lines, this unique creation harmonizes centuries of traditional Japanese ceramic heritage with a fresh, modern aesthetic.
Technique: Yobitsugi
Size: Diameter 5.1 inches 130mm / Height 1.0 inch 25mm
Era of the piece: Showa period
