{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_kakewake-rabbit","title":"Matcha bowl -Moon and Rabbit by Eizan","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02714.jpg?v=1761208061\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Rabbit and Golden Moon | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Hand-painted Matcha Bowl from Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Kyoto matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts a rabbit gazing up at a golden moon — a motif deeply rooted in Japanese autumn traditions and poetry. The contrast between the warm gold and the muted glaze expresses tranquility and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach delicate brushstroke reveals the artist’s mastery of the \u003cstrong\u003eIroe (colored overglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, a hallmark of \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e handed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graceful curves shaped on the potter’s wheel reflect both technical precision and a deep reverence for nature, blending \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e and aesthetic refinement in one timeless piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02614-2.jpg?v=1761208046\" alt=\"Kyoto Pottery Matcha Bowl – Golden Moon and Rabbit Design | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing the Spirit of Autumn to Your Tea Moments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a formal tea ceremony or for quiet moments of reflection at home, this \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted Japanese ceramic bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes the serenity of autumn nights under the moonlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed, the golden tones and soft texture add depth and warmth to any space, reminding you of Kyoto’s poetic seasonal beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elevated foot and smooth form make it comfortable to hold — a piece designed not only for use but also to invite mindfulness and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02612-2.jpg?v=1761208046\" alt=\"Handmade Kyoto Ceramic Matcha Bowl – Rabbit and Moon Motif | KOTOPOTTER\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Beauty of Kyoto Overglaze Painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJyosui Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e carries forward the elegant painting traditions of \u003cstrong\u003eEdo-period Kyoto ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting natural and auspicious motifs with a subtle sense of movement and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough refined brushwork and a restrained palette, he translates classical imagery into pieces that feel timeless yet alive — embodying the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese handmade pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a thoughtful \u003cstrong\u003egift from Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, cherished by tea enthusiasts and art collectors alike.\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 delivered in a \u003cstrong\u003eKOTOPOTTER original gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for tea lovers or collectors of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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