A Masterpiece of Japanese Porcelain — Gold Leaf Maple Leaves on Arita Ware This magnificent decorative plate depicts elegant autumn maple leaves (momiji) hand-painted on fine Arita porcelain, then covered with the same highest-quality genuine gold leaf used in Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple. At φ40.5 cm, it commands presence in any room — a work of art as much as a vessel of tradition. 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 or reception room. 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 — φ40.5 × D5 cm / Stand — W30 × H30 × D23 cm / Box — W44 × H9 × D44 cm・Weight: 4,000 g・Made in Japan Product Type: HOME DÉCORCollection: ORNAMENT > ORNAMENTAL PLATECollection: POTTERYCollection: ARITA WARE
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