Matcha Bowl - Black Glaze “Autumn Leaves” by Ichinyo

A Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery

Ichinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, continues the long tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.

With over fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine technical discipline with expressive design.

This is a piece that introduces depth and character into everyday tea rituals.

Well suited as a distinctive gift or as a refined addition to a collection of traditional Japanese ceramic art.

Expressive Contrast and Dimensional Craftsmanship

The defining feature of this ceramic work is the dramatic contrast between its textured black glaze and vivid maple foliage.

While Kōchi glaze is known for luminous color, this piece introduces a deliberately rough black surface, offering a different interpretation within traditional Kyoto pottery.

The raised framing around the motif is carefully built by hand, adding sculptural depth and reinforcing the dynamic composition.

Each detail reflects both technical control and an experimental sensibility within handmade Japanese ceramic practice.

Kyoto Ceramic Art with Seasonal Depth

This matcha bowl merges decades of craftsmanship with a bold seasonal expression.

The textured black ground evokes quiet restraint, while the brilliant red maple leaves and strong tree trunk create striking visual tension.

The composition suggests the deepening atmosphere of late autumn and the fleeting brilliance before the leaves fall.

A distinctive example of traditional Kyoto ceramic art that may be used in tea gatherings, displayed as a statement piece, or appreciated as a collector’s work.

Presented in a Wooden Box

This matcha bowl is delivered in a wooden presentation box selected to complement the character of the piece.

The lid is inscribed by the artist’s own hand, serving as authentication and reinforcing its value as a traditional ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.

Appropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for meaningful occasions.

Please allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features a textured black glaze ground with vivid autumn maple leaves and a strong tree trunk rendered in bold color.

The restrained, almost wabi-like surface of the black glaze contrasts sharply with the striking red composition, creating tension between stillness and movement.

The scene evokes late autumn—when leaves glow intensely just before they fall—offering a seasonal depth distinct from conventional Kōchi glaze works.

A compelling and experimental piece by Ichinyo Yamamoto, marking a new direction within his traditional Kyoto ceramic practice.