Kintsugi Antique Japanese Cloisonné Vase Meiji Era Goldstone Butterfly Floral

  

Approx 6 1/8" tall, 12.5" circumference. Goldstone and black striped panels, butterflies with flowers on scrolling leafy vines and floral medallions bordered by intricate geometric designs. Patina/wear from age as pictured. Kintsugi repair to missing portion from previous break, indent from impact is still present. The ancient art of Japanese Kintsugi serves as a metaphor for healing oneself.

Broken pottery is not discarded, but mended with the cracks highlighted in gold or silver. In life flawed paths are left behind; no need to hide them away in the depths of despair.

Taking time to turn in and embrace flaws heightens internal awareness. Spotlighting the negative to gain sight of positivity; revealing a stronger, enlightened version of oneself. Scars left where you grew, shining your way through even when you felt you couldn't. Here you are in the now, don't ever forget to to look up and sit with the beautiful disaster of the broken times, admire the strength and resiliency achieved.

Let this piece serve as a reminder or use as a healing tool. Constructed with a blend of contemporary and traditional kintsugi; not food safe, for display purposes only.