{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_haiyutombo","title":"Matcha bowl -Ash glaze \"dragonfly\" by Eiki ","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02701.jpg?v=1761203037\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Dragonfly Design | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Hand-painted Kyoto Matcha Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ematcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine example of \u003cstrong\u003eKyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its delicate, hand-painted motifs and graceful form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach brushstroke reflects the artist’s refined sensibility, capturing the calm and elegance of Kyoto’s traditional aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softly curved form, shaped on the potter’s wheel, highlights the brilliance of the \u003cstrong\u003eIroe (colored overglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e technique handed down by \u003cstrong\u003eJyosui Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true master of Kyoto’s ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02513-2.jpg?v=1761202996\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Dragonfly Design by Jyosui Kato | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFind Serenity in Every Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for formal tea gatherings or peaceful tea moments at home, this \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Kyoto ceramic bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies harmony and tranquility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed, it adds a quiet sense of refinement to your interior, allowing you to feel the passage of time and nature’s rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soothing shape and soft glaze make it a timeless piece — a bowl to be enjoyed throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02518-2.jpg?v=1761202996\" alt=\"Hand-painted Kyoto Pottery Matcha Bowl – Dragonfly | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Beauty of Kyoto Hand-painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJyosui Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the artistic tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eEdo-period Kyoto pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e, conveying the natural elegance of Japanese aesthetics through his brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe portrays nature’s grace — from flowers to auspicious motifs — with subtle colors and delicate lines, reflecting the refined art of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e, filled with the spirit of Kyoto craftsmanship, makes a thoughtful and meaningful \u003cstrong\u003egift handmade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 \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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered in an Exclusive KOTOPOTTER Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl is presented in a \u003cstrong\u003eKOTOPOTTER original gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it perfect for special occasions or as a thoughtful gift. 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