Authentic Kintsugi Serving Plate Blue Stripe, Arita wareThis Kintsugi piece is a beautifully repaired vessel that was broken during shipping. The traditional Japanese technique of Kintsugi was used to join the broken pieces with natural lacquer, and 24 karat gold powder was sprinkled to decorate the joined pieces. The original vessel is an Arita ware porcelain, a famous Japanese porcelain that became popular in Europe as a status symbol. Although some pieces have been damaged in transit, their quality and