In case anyone is in the DC area and interested, there is a small
exhibit at the Freer Gallery (part of the Smithsonian, and thus free)
on kintsugi--the art of mending ceramics (e.g., tea bowls) with gold.
I've been meaning to go for some time, and now there is a review of
the exhibit in the Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...res1&hpv=local

The Freer often has interesting exhibits like this. A while back, they
had a small exhibit of tea bowls and other tea items to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of Okakura Kakuzo's The Book of Tea. The museum
is nice and small, perfect for a quick trip. Or you can stay longer
and swing your visit through the Sackler, which is connected
underground to the Freer.

-cha bing