Gesshoku "月食" Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "焼き箔切れ箔黒地" Square Plate Vase Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditional

Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditional Japanese ironware—Kukan Chuzou is celebrated for its simple

For this particular piece

This combination creates a visually striking pattern with auspicious symbolism

each one handcrafted by lacquer artisans on high-quality Tsubame stainless steel

[Rabbits on the Wave] Rabbits are said to be "spirits of the moon" and are an auspicious sign of fertility and prosperity

Gesshoku "月食" Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "焼き箔切れ箔黒地" Square Plate Vase Iwate Prefecture—a hub for traditionalThis is a Japanese plate created by Noboru Yamada, a traditional craftsman. The skills of Noboru Yamada, a Kyoto kimono gold leaf artisan, have been captured in this glass vessel. As each piece is handmade, no two are exactly alike. Yakibaku Kirebaku Kuroji "" describes a technique where heat treated gold leaf, cut into precise shapes, is applied to a black lacquered surface. This creates a visually stunning effect with the shimmering gold contrasting