{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_fukujuso","title":"Matcha bowl -Adonis flower by Sojun","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02717.jpg?v=1761201170\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Fukujusō (Adonis Flower) | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGraceful Hand-painted Design from Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ematcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies the refined beauty of \u003cstrong\u003eKyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its hand-painted floral motif, full of seasonal charm, reflects the traditional elegance of Kyoto craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach brushstroke carries the painter’s delicate sensibility, evoking the subtle atmosphere of Kyoto. 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and heartfelt \u003cstrong\u003egift from Kyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/less-packaging_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e     \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/gift-wrapping_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered in an Exclusive KOTOPOTTER Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl comes carefully packaged in a \u003cstrong\u003eKOTOPOTTER original gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for gifting or personal use.  \nPlease select whether you would like it gift-wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssei Kato (Art name: Jyosui)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in Toki City, Gifu 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