Made-to-Order, Japanese Kanazawa Gold Leaf Decorative Plate With Tiger Motif, After Kanō Sanraku

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This handcrafted decorative plate features a powerful tiger motif inspired by the renowned Dragon-and-Tiger paintings of Kanō Sanraku, a master … Read more This handcrafted decorative plate features a powerful tiger motif inspired by the renowned Dragon-and-Tiger paintings of Kanō Sanraku, a master painter of classical Japanese art from the Momoyama to early Edo period.

In Japanese culture, the tiger has long symbolized protection, strength, and the warding off of misfortune, and is traditionally believed to bring household safety and good fortune. Tiger imagery has historically been used in art and architecture as an auspicious motif, valued for both its visual presence and symbolic meaning.

Crafted by skilled artisans in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, this piece is made from finely finished wood and meticulously adorned with authentic Kanazawa Kinpaku (genuine Japanese gold leaf, No. 4 color), designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977. The luminous gold surface reflects light beautifully, highlighting the calm power and refined elegance of the tiger design while showcasing the precision of traditional gilding techniques.

This item is made to order. Each piece is individually produced after purchase, resulting in natural variations in the gold leaf and hand-finished details that make every work unique. The plate can be displayed on a stand or mounted on a wall, functioning as both a collectible art object and a statement decorative piece for interiors. See less