Suimengetsu "水面月" Hongin Hyouwarekawari "本銀氷割変り" Square Plate Pastel Kuroji Silver matte black finish evoke the

matte black finish evoke the quiet strength and grounded presence of the rock itself

withstanding temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius

it was treated as a noble and sacred flower

resulting in exceptional sharpness and durability

Suimengetsu "水面月" Hongin Hyouwarekawari "本銀氷割変り" Square Plate Pastel Kuroji Silver matte black finish evoke theThis is a work 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. Hongin Hyouwarekawari "" describes a decorative technique where high purity silver leaf () is treated to create an ice crackle pattern () and then further modified in some unique way () before being applied to a surface. This technique