{"product_id":"koujitakahashi_matchabowl_spout_brown","title":"Matcha Bowl with spout  -\"Sabi Brown\"  by Koji Takahashi","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05918-2.jpg?v=1774591697\" alt=\"Handmade Katakuchi Matcha Bowl - Sabi-cha by Koji Takahashi\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-Kind Textures Forged in the Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e by the esteemed artisan Koji Takahashi, this \u003cstrong\u003eceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e Matcha bowl features a complex glaze born from the unpredictable reactions within the kiln. 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It is a versatile \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e masterpiece that functions beautifully as a Matcha server for sharing, a sophisticated cafe au lait pitcher, or a unique server for gourmet sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the \"Ichigo-Ichie\" (once-in-a-lifetime) philosophy with this unique \u003cstrong\u003epottery\u003c\/strong\u003e piece—a true intersection of \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e’s heritage and modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sustainable Packaging\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/less-packaging_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" style=\"max-width: 160px; height: auto;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Gift Wrapping Available\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/gift-wrapping_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" style=\"max-width: 160px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gift Box Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl arrives in a KOTOPOTTER original gift box, making it an ideal choice for high-end gifting. Premium gift wrapping options are available to ensure a beautiful presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Profile: Koji Takahashi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoji Takahashi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorn in 1986 in Oyamazaki, \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Seika University, Faculty of Art (\u003cstrong\u003eCeramics\u003c\/strong\u003e) in 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted graduate studies in 2011, having exhibited in the Japan-China-Korea Joint Ceramic Exhibition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selectee of the prestigious International Ceramics Festival Mino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Kyoto Ceramics Association Award in 2018 for his excellence in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished his independent studio in Muko City, \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, in 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shop Owner\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eShop Owner’s Note\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spouted bowl is a showcase of Takahashi-san’s brilliant wheel techniques. 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