This is a set of three small plates featuring gold leaf clouds depicted on black lacquer. When held up to the light, there are many thin, fine scratches, but they are not very noticeable during normal use. Please check the photos from the 4th image onwards. Diameter 13.5cm Genji clouds (げんじぐも) are a pattern of clouds depicted in Yamato-e, famously seen in the "Genji Monogatari Emaki" (Picture Scrolls of the Tale of Genji). They are typically drawn in a "suhama" (sandbar) shape at the top of the screen or in empty spaces. Primarily expressed with gold leaf or embroidery, they serve as a decorative element indicating the passage of time or space, or marking scene transitions. They are also a classic motif used on formal kimonos like tomesode and houmongi to create an elegant and refined aesthetic.