{"product_id":"ichinyo_matchabowl_202501_cranes_asayake","title":"Matcha Bowl - Gold-Accented “Cranes at Dawn” by Ichinyo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04881.jpg?v=1770463311\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl Crane Sunrise Kōchi Ichinyo Kyoto pottery\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 enduring tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine disciplined craftsmanship with expressive seasonal design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece that brings clarity and presence to everyday tea rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as a meaningful gift or as a distinguished addition to a collection of traditional Japanese ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_b4691973-6d11-4565-9b31-e02531a49227.jpg?v=1747201161\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04647-2.jpg?v=1770463311\" alt=\"Crane motif detail Kyoto ceramic\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_3efd8d4a-2388-43d2-a037-b65166b3b5a3.jpg?v=1747388458\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRadiant Kōchi Glaze and Dimensional Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and vibrant color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Kōchi glaze—a glazing tradition distinctive to Kyoto—the surface achieves depth and brilliance unique to traditional Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised framing around each motif is carefully built by hand, adding sculptural dimension and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle touches of gold accenting introduce warmth and light across the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04651-2.jpg?v=1770463312\" alt=\"Kōchi glaze and gold detail Kyoto pottery\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKyoto Ceramic Art with Auspicious Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl features a landscape reminiscent of mountains illuminated at sunrise, accompanied by a crane ascending into the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane, long regarded in Japan as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, is positioned to suggest renewal and uplift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft gold accents reflect light gently across the surface, giving the bowl a celebratory presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of traditional Kyoto ceramic art, suitable for tea gatherings, New Year occasions, or commemorative moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00495-2.jpg?v=1754051882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 handmade ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift marking significant milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg 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