Hatsuzuru no Tsuki "初弦の月" – Round Plate – Purple Stainless represent the ultimate

represent the ultimate

heated gold leaf is applied in the shape of a ring or circle onto a deep red background

inspired by the image of a flower gently opening

Exquisite blend of traditional Japanese craftsmanship

and Jugendstil in Germany

Hatsuzuru no Tsuki "初弦の月" – Round Plate – Purple Stainless represent the ultimateThis 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. Hatsuzuru no Tsuki "" refers to the first quarter moon in Japanese. It's the phase of the moon when it appears as a half circle illuminated on the right side. In Japan, the first quarter moon holds cultural significance