Oborozuki means “hazy moon”—the soft, veiled moon of a spring night, a favorite image in Japanese poetry. In this series, a master woodturner shapes natural Japanese wood thin, the surface is finished with wiped urushi lacquer to bring out the grain, and a leaf artisan creates the moon using pure gold leaf alone. The wood grain becomes a landscape, with the moon floating above it.
Wood doesn’t conduct heat, so the cup stays comfortable to hold even with hot drinks. A small size for sake, tea, or espresso.
Materials: Japanese Zelkova (Keyaki), Pure Gold Leaf, Fuki-urushi (wiped lacquer) finish
Dimensions: Dia. 2.4 × H 2.2 in
Capacity: approx. 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
Care:
- Hand wash with mild dish soap and a soft sponge; do not soak.
- Wipe dry with a soft cloth right after washing.
- Not dishwasher or microwave safe.
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.
Note: Natural wood grain and gold leaf vary, so each piece is one of a kind.
