{"product_id":"hakuza-sumikeshi-gold-leaf-oval-bowl","title":"Sumikeshi Gold Leaf Oval Bowl","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eMatte Gold Leaf ・ Four Finishes ・ Kanazawa, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eA gold leaf surface finished to absorb light rather than throw it back — quietly, deeply luminous.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1);\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eOval in form, considered in scale — for the side dishes and small courses that complete a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; padding:13px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.25); min-width:20px;\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75);\"\u003eTwo leaf tones, two surface finishes — four expressions of the same quiet technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSumikeshi: The Art of a Quieter Shine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sumikeshi technique begins with gold leaf — then works against it. Rather than preserving the full metallic brightness of the leaf, the surface is finished to suppress that shine: the result is a luster that is softer, more layered, and entirely different in character from ordinary gold. Light that falls on it doesn't reflect sharply — it settles into the surface, producing a depth that shifts with the angle of the room and what surrounds it. The leaf is still present, and its quality is still felt — but at a register closer to shadow than to gleam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Oval That Sits Well at the Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bowl is oval — roughly 5.9 × 4.9 in, standing about 1.8 in tall — a shape and scale that suit a wide range of uses without overstating any of them. Side dishes, desserts, small salads, preserved vegetables, a serving of cheese or charcuterie: the oval works where a round bowl would feel too formal and a flat plate wouldn't hold enough. The urethane-coated surface keeps it practical alongside its other qualities — wipe clean with a damp cloth, and it's ready again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Leaf Tones, Two Surface Finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bowl is offered in four combinations. The leaf comes in two tones: Teishoku is a classic gold-silver alloy — 58.8% pure gold, 41.2% pure silver — that leans toward a cooler, more muted gold; Eieniro (Eternal Color) is a gold-platinum alloy of 99% pure gold and 1% pure platinum, with a warmer, richer tone and the color stability that gives it its name. Each tone is available in two surface finishes: Hakeme, in which the traces of the brush remain visible in the leaf application, giving the surface a faint directional texture; and All, in which the leaf is laid uniformly with no visible brush marks. All four share the same matte character that defines the sumikeshi finish — the combinations differ in warmth and in texture, not in spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanazawa: The Gold Leaf Tradition Behind Hakuza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHakuza's workshop is based in Kanazawa, a city that has produced over 99% of Japan's gold leaf for more than 400 years. Turning a piece of gold alloy roughly the size of a coin into a sheet as large as a tatami mat — without dulling its shine — takes years to master. Among the techniques passed down in Kanazawa is entsuke kinpaku, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020. Rather than simply stretching the gold thinner, artisans press it between sheets of handmade gampi paper that has been treated with straw ash lye, persimmon tannin, and egg white, then beaten for six months to prepare it. The goal is to transfer the paper's own fiber structure onto the foil's surface — a texture that scatters light instead of reflecting it flatly, giving the gold a softer, more layered depth than foil pressed on plain paper. It's this craft that shapes every piece Hakuza makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.9; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.75); margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Piece for the Table — and for Giving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the table, the sumikeshi oval reads as neither decorative object nor plain dinnerware — it sits somewhere between the two, which is what makes it easy to place and easy to use. The four finish options make it well suited as a gift: a choice can be made to match a preference, and a pairing of two bowls — different tones, or different surface finishes — comes together naturally as a set. For everyday use or for a considered occasion, it holds its presence without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eBrand: Hakuza\u003cbr\u003e\nW 5.9 × D 4.9 × H 1.8 in (approx. 150 × 125 × 45 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\nTeishoku finish: gold leaf (58.8% pure gold, 41.2% pure silver), phenol resin (urethane coating)\u003cbr\u003e\nEieniro finish: gold-platinum leaf (99% pure gold, 1% pure platinum), phenol resin (urethane coating)\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface options: Hakeme (brush-mark texture) \/ All (uniform coverage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eShips within 5 business days ・ Shipping cost included in price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eNot suitable for microwave, oven, refrigerator, or dishwasher use.\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid scouring pads, abrasive powders, or harsh cleaners — wipe gently with a soft, damp cloth if needed, then dry immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith handling over time, the leaf surface may show gradual wear; this is a natural characteristic of hand-applied leaf work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px; margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eDesigned for use as a serving bowl — well suited to side dishes, salads, desserts, cheese, charcuterie, or small plated courses. The gold leaf surface is food-safe and intended for plated food; avoid cutting directly in the bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe oval shape works particularly well for foods that benefit from a little depth — dips, dressed greens, seasonal vegetable dishes — and pairs naturally with chopsticks or small serving spoons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(2,9,18,0.1); padding-top:24px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.4); margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.8; color:rgba(2,9,18,0.65); margin:0;\"\u003eEach bowl is finished by hand, and the way the leaf settles — its tone, texture, and the fine variation in the matte finish — will differ from piece to piece. This individual character is part of what the sumikeshi technique produces, and no two bowls are exactly alike.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause of this handcrafted character, we're unable to accept returns or exchanges based on differences in color or texture from the photos shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hakuza","offers":[{"title":"Sada-iro \/ Brushstroke","offer_id":40860802056321,"sku":null,"price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sada-iro \/ Full Coverage","offer_id":40860802089089,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Towa-iro \/ Brushstroke","offer_id":40860802121857,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Towa-iro \/ Full Coverage","offer_id":40860802154625,"sku":null,"price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3573\/7729\/files\/hakuza_oval_bowl_9.jpg?v=1787292479","url":"https:\/\/byemotion-intl.com\/products\/hakuza-sumikeshi-gold-leaf-oval-bowl","provider":"By Emotion International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}