{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-teacup-hand-painted-porcelain-with-gold-staple-kintsugi-repair-95597-80ml","title":"Vintage Japanese Teacup, Hand-Painted Porcelain with Gold Staple Kintsugi Repair, #95597, 80ml","description":"This unique vintage Japanese teacup is a rare example of hand-painted porcelain artistry, restored using the traditional gold staple repair technique known as kintsugi (金継ぎ) in Japan or jinsha (金钉修补) in China. Rather than hiding a crack, this time-honored method embraces imperfection, enhancing the object’s story and beauty. The cup features a vibrant hand-painted motif of red and ochre blossoms over cobalt branches, created in classic aka-e (赤絵) enamel style. The contrast between the soft porcelain body and the striking repair — actual gold-plated staples embedded by hand — gives this piece both historical resonance and contemporary elegance. Every brushstroke and every mark of restoration speaks of patience, fragility, and endurance — making this teacup not only a functional vessel but a poetic reflection on time and transformation. One of a kind.\n\n","brand":"MOYCHAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50928176791890,"sku":"95597","price":174.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/2041\/4622\/files\/DSC01107_ed6d388a-0124-483c-b32a-c253fdf74c96.jpg?v=1749644949","url":"https:\/\/moychay.nl\/en-ch\/products\/vintage-japanese-teacup-hand-painted-porcelain-with-gold-staple-kintsugi-repair-95597-80ml","provider":"Tea Culture Club Moychay.nl ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}