Hatsuzuru no Tsuki "初弦の月" – Round Plate – Purple Stainless heated gold leaf is applied

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

this vessel was created specifically for enjoying sake

such as near air conditioning

represent the ultimate

and Jugendstil in Germany

Hatsuzuru no Tsuki "初弦の月" – Round Plate – Purple Stainless heated gold leaf is appliedThis 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