Majo Blue Gold Leaf | Sparkle Plate 290mm
$112.64
The Majo Blue Sparkle Plate 290 with gold leaf is dishwasher-safe lacquer glassware crafted by Japanese lacquer artisan Yoshihiko Fujii, with a mysterious powder pigment layered from behind the glass for depth and shimmer.
Key Features
- Layered pigment technique: a mysterious powder pigment is melted into a special lacquer base and applied layer by layer from behind the glass, producing deep, shifting colour.
- Gold leaf finish: genuine gold leaf applied by hand.
- Dishwasher safe: practical for everyday and special-occasion use.
Ideal Uses
Ideal as a centrepiece serving plate or for mains.
Yoshihiko Fujii is a Japanese lacquer (urushi) artisan who reinterprets traditional maki-e and gold-leaf techniques for contemporary Western-style tableware. Each piece is hand-finished in Japan, layering lacquer and metallic leaf over a glass base to create colour and shimmer that shift with the angle of light.
Specifications
| Category | Sparkle plate / serving plate |
| Material | Glass base with layered lacquer and gold leaf |
| Size | 290 x 290 mm, height 16 mm, approx. 640 g |
| Colour | Majo Blue, gold leaf |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Dishwasher | Safe |
Care & Handling
- Dishwasher safe unless noted otherwise for a specific piece.
- Because the lacquer and gold-leaf finish is applied by hand, minor colour variation between pieces is normal and not a defect.
- Avoid abrasive scrubbers on the lacquered surface to preserve the finish.
- Not intended for microwave use.
FAQ
Q. Is this plate dishwasher safe?
A. Yes, this lacquer glassware is dishwasher safe.
Q. What is the plate size?
A. 290 x 290 mm with a height of 16 mm, weighing approximately 640 g.
Q. What gives the plate its depth of colour?
A. A mysterious powder pigment is layered from behind the glass, so the colour deepens with each layer.
Q. What is it best used for?
A. A centrepiece serving plate or for mains.
Q. What material is the gold leaf?
A. Genuine gold leaf, used for authenticity and beauty.