A Masterpiece of Japanese Porcelain — Gold Leaf Bamboo on Arita Ware This refined decorative plate depicts elegant bamboo (take) hand-painted on fine Arita porcelain, then covered with the same highest-quality genuine gold leaf used in Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple. Bamboo — a symbol of resilience, vitality, and good fortune in Japanese culture — lends this piece a timeless, auspicious quality. At φ19 cm, it is beautifully proportioned — ideal for display in a tokonoma alcove, on a shelf, or as a distinguished gift. Crafted by the Kozan Kiln, one of Arita's most distinguished traditional kilns, this plate is made using the secret technique of Kinrande — a multi-stage process requiring extraordinary skill: Designs are hand-painted onto the porcelain The plate is fired in the kiln Lacquer is carefully applied while preserving every detail of the design Genuine gold leaf is applied by hand, one sheet at a time Each step demands the utmost precision. The result is a piece that is truly the work of a master. What is Arita Ware? Arita Ware is Japan's first porcelain, produced since the 17th century in and around Arita Town, Saga Prefecture. It is celebrated for its hard, translucent white body and the richness of its hand-painted decoration — indigo blue, red, yellow, and gold applied with extraordinary delicacy. Display & Gift This dignified plate is ideal for display at an entrance hall, reception room, or tokonoma. It arrives in a paulownia wooden box with a wooden plate stand included — ready to present as a gift of the highest distinction. A perfect choice for: wedding gifts, housewarming gifts, store openings, retirement gifts, and milestone celebrations. As each piece is handmade, please note that there may be subtle individual differences. 【Specification】・Material: Plate — Porcelain, Gold Leaf / Stand — Wood / Box — Paulownia Wood・Size: Plate — φ19 × D2.5 cm / Stand — W13 × H12 × D9 cm / Box — W21.3 × H6.5 × D21.3 cm・Weight: 600 g・Made in Japan Product Type: HOME DÉCORCollection: ORNAMENT > ORNAMENTAL PLATECollection: POTTERYCollection: ARITA WARE
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