amime Plate Half-Moon WH×GD Cup This small lacquer box features

This small lacquer box features six traditional Japanese motifs

The "変り" suggests that the artist has used unique methods to further enhance the gold leaf

The "tame urushi" (thick lacquer) used for the black sandalwood lacquer develops various hues over time

A collaboration item between Kawatsura lacquerware artisan Hiroki Settsu and Kakunodate Denshiro

the pattern of knots will vary for each item

amime Plate Half-Moon WH×GD Cup This small lacquer box featuresA fusion of form and function born from unity. This plate combines Mino Porcelaincrafted in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest producer of porcelainwith precision metalwork from Tsubame City, Niigata, a town world renowned for its metalworking expertise. The richly glazed, modern ceramic plate is seamlessly paired with a fine metal mesh. Perfect for fried dishes, it keeps food crisp to the last bite. Also ideal for steamed items or