Kirihaku Glass – Minamo Moon – Kawari Yakihaku Silver Foil “Ice Crack” on Black – Round PlateThis is a Japanese plate created 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. Henyaki Hakugin Hyouwari Kuroji "" describes a technique where silver leaf is heated unevenly to create a crackled ice like pattern and then applied to a black lacquered surface.