Matcha Bowl - “Bamboo Grove” by Ichinyo

A Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery

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

With more than fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine disciplined technique with refined artistic vision.

This is a piece that brings quiet distinction to everyday rituals.

Ideal as a meaningful gift or as an elegant addition to your collection of traditional Japanese pottery from Kyoto, Japan.

Brilliance and Sculptural Depth of Kōchi Glaze

The defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and vivid color.

Finished in Kōchi glaze—a glazing technique distinctive to Kyoto—this bowl achieves a smooth, radiant surface with striking depth.

The raised framing surrounding the motifs is carefully built up by hand, adding subtle dimension and structure to the composition.

Each detail reflects the refinement and precision of traditional Japanese handmade craftsmanship.

Traditional Kyoto Ceramic Beauty for Everyday Use

This matcha bowl represents the fusion of decades of technical mastery and thoughtful design.

A distinguished example of Kyoto pottery, it may be used in tea gatherings, incorporated into seasonal rituals, or displayed as a refined decorative accent.

Its balanced form sits comfortably in the hands, offering both visual elegance and functional warmth retention.

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 Japanese ceramic work.

Appropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for celebrations and commemorative occasions.

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

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features a soft blue Kōchi glaze adorned with a gently swaying bamboo grove.

The vertical rhythm of the bamboo introduces a sense of cool air and quiet tension within the composition.

The scene evokes the clarity of a summer morning or the fresh atmosphere after rainfall, expressed through restrained color and balanced structure.

Ichinyo Yamamoto’s understated palette and thoughtful composition make this a bowl well suited for moments of focus and calm within traditional Japanese tea culture.