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Wespenspinne (Argiope bruennichi)
(c) Thomas Kupich
Image Courtesy of Kuenker via Tanja Nijstad-Stark
Lot 2691. Electorate of Saxony. Frederick Augustus I, 1694-1733 (Augustus the Strong). 5 ducats, 1733, Dresden. Attractive specimen, extremely fine/extremely fine-FDC. Estimate: 50,000 euros
She is made in the style of the Asian art of mending broken pottery and china with gold called
Kintsugi (golden joinery) or
kintsukuroi (golden repair). ®
This traditional Japanese technique treats breakage and repair as part of an object's history rather than something to hide. It highlights the cracks with precious metal, making the repaired piece unique and beautiful.
Done with permission
