Kintsugi Iroe Landscape Tea Bowl by Shohei Sugita

I curated this artifact to bring the highest pinnacle of Kyoto's elegance, intertwined with the profound philosophy of impermanence, directly into your modern space.

The Heritage: The Lineage of Seikanji Kiln The title "Shohei Sugita" represents the absolute zenith of Kyoto’s refined "Iroe" (color-painting) tradition, a lineage tracing back through the century-old Seikanji Kiln. This is an artifact of unshakeable historical value, embodying the highly sophisticated soul of Japan's ancient capital.

The Aesthetics: A High-Precision Canvas This bowl is a miniature ceramic canvas. The elegant garden landscape is intricately constructed using meticulous layers of overglaze enamels and real gold, physically fused into the clay through extreme heat. It is not a product of chance, but a physical manifestation of calculated, high-precision craftsmanship.

The Philosophy: Perfection Intersected by Kintsugi Intersecting this calculated, ornate beauty are the golden scars of "Kintsugi." A physical record of a rupture, the broken pieces were sutured back together using raw tree sap (lacquer) and pure gold. This repair introduces the spirit of "Wabi-sabi"—an acceptance of impermanence—into a piece of absolute perfection, elevating it to an entirely new dimension of art. Earth, human precision, breakage, and gold share this single canvas.

The Joy of Integration (How to style in your home)

• A Sophisticated Latte Bowl: While originally crafted for the traditional tea ceremony, its ornate beauty functions perfectly in a modern lifestyle. Serve your morning latte within it; the pristine white milk foam creates a striking, breathtaking visual contrast against the gold-detailed interior.

• A Luxury Centerpiece: Placed on a modern desk or dresser, it stands alone as a sculptural art piece. It acts as a focal point that instantly elevates the atmosphere of the room, bringing a quiet yet overwhelming elegance to your space.

Size: H7.5cm / W12cm