“Kin no Kazan” (Golden Volcano) Kintsugi Vase

“Kin no Kazan,” meaning Golden Volcano, is a striking one-of-a-kind vase that celebrates the raw, unpredictable beauty of creation. Handmade in the USA, this piece cracked during firing in a way that resembled flowing lava and shifting earth—patterns that later inspired its name.

I restored every fracture using the modern Kintsugi method, mending the surface with cashew lacquer, epoxy, and brass powder. The golden seams move like molten lines across a rugged landscape, echoing the energy of a volcano cooled by time. This piece feels ancient, grounded, and full of quiet power.

Details

Height: 20 cm

Diameter: 12 cm (base), 7 cm (top)

Technique: Modern Kintsugi

Materials: Cashew lacquer, epoxy, brass powder

Origin: Handmade in the USA

Use: Intended as a decorative piece or for dried botanicals. Not recommended for use with water or fresh flowers.

A Note from the Artist

This vase felt like uncovering a geological treasure. Its cracks forming naturally like fault lines, its glazes reminiscent of cooled ash and stone. The golden repairs transformed it into something elemental: a reminder that even the most intense ruptures can bring forth breathtaking beauty.