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Hazy Moon Lacquerware Main Plate

Sale price$178.00 USD

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Description

This item is a beautifully crafted wooden plate with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa.   

This plate is about 24 cm (9.4 in) and is extremely light and easy to hold. The deep black color of the lacquer exquisitely expresses the calmness of a dark night sky, and the delicate and random haze over the full moon is depicted by the gilded gold leaves. The sharp silhouette of the moon on the black lacquer will add a modern touch to your dining table. 

It can be used as a main plate to serve chakinzushi as shown in the photo or a plentiful amount of sushi for a small gathering. Japanese confectionary will be given a lovely presentation when served on this plate for a tea party with Japanese tea.

At Hakuichi,  experienced craftsmen stretch out about 2 g (0.07 oz) of gold into a thickness of 1/10,000 of a millimeter and skilled artisans gild the gold leaves onto each plate. Thin gold leaves can be torn in a single touch, but it's the fragility of the gold leaf that creates the mystical impression of a hazy moon.

Skilled craftsmen of Yamanaka Lacquerware create the lacquerware plate.
Woodturning craftsmen carve out the base of the plates from carefully selected pieces of wood, then lacquer craftsmen apply multiple coats of black lacquer by repeating the arduous process of brushing on and then wiping off the lacquer. The artistry of the even brush strokes of lacquer against the natural curves of the wood grains is remarkable. 

Hakuichi Hazy Moon Kanazawa Gold Leaf Lacquerware Flat Plate 9.4in - MUSUBI KILN - Quality Japanese Tableware and Gift
Hazy Moon Lacquerware Main Plate Sale price$178.00 USD
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Japanese Main Plates

When using it for traditional Japanese style meals, 20 cm (7.9 in) plates are ideal. On the other hand, when serving a one-plate dinner or pasta, a plate approximately 25 cm (9.8 in) in diameter is the perfect size.

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