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This item is a beautifully crafted wooden plate with a hazy moon motif created with gold leaves from Kanazawa.
This plate is about 18 cm (7 in) and 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 against the deep shine of black lacquer will add a modern touch to your dining table.
It is just the right size for a single serving. Plate sushi or small ball-shaped colorful temarizushi. Serve desserts like a Japanese-style confectionary, wagashi with a bowl of matcha 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.
DETAILS
Quantity | 1 |
Size | D 18 cm (7.1 in) x H 1.5 cm (0.6 in) |
Material | Wood, Gold leaf |
Microwave | No |
Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Kanazawa gold leaf, crafted in and around Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, stands out for its glittering and elegant shine, a testament to the region's skilled craftsmanship. Dominating over 99% of Japan's gold leaf production, it plays a pivotal role in the country's cultural heritage. This exquisite material adorns many historical sites, including the iconic Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and is a key element in various traditional crafts. From lacquerware and Buddhist religious artifacts to textiles and Kutani ware, Kanazawa gold leaf is integral in shaping the Japanese aesthetic that deeply values the splendor of gold.

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Kanazawa gold leaf, crafted in and around Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, stands out for its glittering and elegant shine, a testament to the region's skilled craftsmanship. Dominating over 99% of Japan's gold leaf production, it plays a pivotal role in the country's cultural heritage. This exquisite material adorns many historical sites, including the iconic Nikko Toshogu Shrine, and is a key element in various traditional crafts. From lacquerware and Buddhist religious artifacts to textiles and Kutani ware, Kanazawa gold leaf is integral in shaping the Japanese aesthetic that deeply values the splendor of gold.

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Side Plates
Bring a feeling of quality to your table with our collection of Japanese side plates, expertly crafted by artisans from all across Japan. A key element of an authentic Japanese table setting, the small plates in our selection are curated to fit any aesthetic, from cute and bright to classic and refined. These dishes showcase appetizers, snacks, breads, sweets, and side dishes like tofu, salad, or even slices of fish with ease and style.
This category features plates with diameters ranging from 13–20.9 cm (5.1–8.2 in).

Yamanaka Lacquerware
Yamanaka lacquerware, also known as Yamanaka shikki, is a kind of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. This lacquerware is unique in that it blends wood grain's natural elegance with the elegant maki-e technique of sprinkling gold, silver, or other colored powder onto a lacquer painting.
With its beautiful wood texture, delicate and robust Yamanaka lacquerware incorporates a modern sense of design while inheriting a tradition that has lasted for 400 years.

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