{"product_id":"ichinyo_matchabowl_202501_sakura","title":"Matcha Bowl - White Hōō Kōchi “Cherry Blossoms” by Ichinyo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04869.jpg?v=1770461832\" alt=\"Cylindrical Matcha Bowl White Kōchi Cherry Blossoms 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 traditional lineage 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 balance technical mastery with refined artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece that brings quiet distinction to everyday rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a meaningful gift or as an elegant addition to your collection of Japan-made traditional pottery.\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\/DSC04601-2.jpg?v=1770461832\" alt=\"White Kōchi cherry blossom matcha bowl 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\u003eBrilliance and Dimension Unique to 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 tradition distinctive to Kyoto—it achieves a smooth, radiant surface with remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised framing around the motifs is carefully built up by hand, creating subtle dimensional contrast across the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach detail reflects the discipline and refinement of traditional Japanese handmade craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04606-2.jpg?v=1770461832\" alt=\"White Kōchi matcha bowl detail Kyoto pottery\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Kyoto Ceramic Beauty for Daily Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl represents the fusion of decades of experience and sophisticated design sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterful example of Kyoto pottery, it may be used for tea gatherings, seasonal enjoyment, or displayed as a refined decorative accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cylindrical form fits comfortably in the hands, offering both visual elegance and practical warmth retention.\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 traditional Japanese ceramic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for special occasions and seasonal celebrations.\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 src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" alt=\"Owner illustration\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOwner's Comment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis cylindrical matcha bowl features a luminous white Kōchi glaze adorned with delicate cherry blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe quiet purity of the white ground layered with soft pink blossoms evokes early spring light and the gentle moment when flowers begin to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe restrained color palette allows the design to remain refined rather than overt, creating a calm presence in the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA bowl well suited to spring tea gatherings, embodying Ichinyo Yamamoto’s characteristic balance of softness and dignity within traditional Kyoto ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.owner-comment-box {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  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