golden joinery

Meaning

The art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum, treating breakage and repair as part of the history of an object rather than something to disguise.

Examples

• The artisan practiced golden joinery to restore the family heirloom to its former glory.
• Collectors often value pieces repaired with golden joinery more than the original, undamaged items.