Made-to-Order Japanese Kanazawa Gold Leaf Decorative Plate – “Celebratory Kabuto (Samurai Helmet)”

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This handcrafted decorative plate, titled “Celebratory Kabuto (Samurai Helmet),” depicts a traditional samurai helmet celebrating Children’s Day in Japan. Artisans … Read more This handcrafted decorative plate, titled “Celebratory Kabuto (Samurai Helmet),” depicts a traditional samurai helmet celebrating Children’s Day in Japan. Artisans in Ishikawa, Japan, have applied the traditional “hakute-gaki morikomi” raised technique, layering authentic Kanazawa gold leaf (designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1977), colored leaf, and metallic powders, creating a dignified and vibrant expression.

The design embodies the elegance of Japanese craftsmanship while symbolizing wishes for growth, strength, and protection. The finely finished Tochi wood plate features a black-lacquered back and measures 30 × 30 × 3 cm (approx. 11.8 × 11.8 × 1.2 in), weighing 460 g.

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