{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_chojugiga-spring","title":"Matcha bowl -Choju Giga \"Spring Banquet\" by Sojun","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02699.jpg?v=1761206221\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Frogs of Chōjū-giga Design | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Hand-painted Matcha Bowl with Playful Frogs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto-made matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the charm of \u003cstrong\u003eKyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware\u003c\/strong\u003e through its hand-painted design inspired by the famous \u003cstrong\u003eChōjū-giga\u003c\/strong\u003e scrolls. 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