{"product_id":"ichinyo_matchabowl_202501_chikurin","title":"Matcha Bowl - “Bamboo Grove” by Ichinyo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Matcha Bowl Bamboo Grove Kōchi Ichinyo Kyoto pottery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04895.jpg?v=1770462183\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, works within the long-standing tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine disciplined technique with refined artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece that brings quiet distinction to everyday rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a meaningful gift or as an elegant addition to your collection of traditional Japanese pottery from Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_b4691973-6d11-4565-9b31-e02531a49227.jpg?v=1747201161\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bamboo motif Kyoto ceramic matcha bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04617-2.jpg?v=1770462183\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_3efd8d4a-2388-43d2-a037-b65166b3b5a3.jpg?v=1747388458\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrilliance and Sculptural Depth of Kōchi Glaze\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and vivid color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Kōchi glaze—a glazing technique distinctive to Kyoto—this bowl achieves a smooth, radiant surface with striking depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised framing surrounding the motifs is carefully built up by hand, adding subtle dimension and structure to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach detail reflects the refinement and precision of traditional Japanese handmade craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kōchi glaze detail Kyoto pottery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04622-2.jpg?v=1770462182\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Kyoto Ceramic Beauty for Everyday Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl represents the fusion of decades of technical mastery and thoughtful design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of Kyoto pottery, it may be used in tea gatherings, incorporated into seasonal rituals, or displayed as a refined decorative accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts balanced form sits comfortably in the hands, offering both visual elegance and functional warmth retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00495-2.jpg?v=1754051882\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresented in a Wooden Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl is delivered in a wooden presentation box selected to complement the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is inscribed by the artist’s own hand, serving as authentication and reinforcing its value as a traditional Japanese ceramic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for celebrations and commemorative occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"108\" width=\"108\" alt=\"Owner illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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