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[Kyoto,Japan] Kyo-ware / Kiyomizu-ware

Matcha Bowl -Mt.Fuji & Great wave by Zensho

Matcha Bowl -Mt.Fuji & Great wave by Zensho

$253.00 USD
$253.00 USD
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Handmade ceramic matcha bowl from Kyoto

Graceful Form That Honors Tradition

Feel the warmth of handmade kyoto Kiyomizu pottery. With over 400 years of heritage, each matcha bowl’s wheel-thrown curves and hand-painted details celebrate traditional japan craftsmanship.

Matcha bowl in a serene tea ceremony

A Tranquil Moment of Japanese Tea Culture

Perfect for formal tea ceremonies or a calm matcha break at home, this bowl brings a serene touch to every sip.

It also doubles as a decorative accent—brightening your morning tea, afternoon gatherings, or entertaining moments.

Close-up artisan craftsmanship

Presented in a Traditional Wooden Box

Each bowl is carefully packaged in a custom wooden box—ideal for gifting. Experience the harmony of kyoto pottery artistry with this exceptional piece.

 

Artist Profile: Zensho Yamaoka

  • Born 1942 in Mie Prefecture
  • Graduated 1959 from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Training School under Master Zensho
  • 1969 began exhibiting at the Tankō Biennale Tea Ceremony Art Competition
  • Three-time Governor’s Award winner, Kyoto Overglaze Ceramic Exhibition
  • Two-time winner, Kyoto Prefecture Design Competition (1990–2000)
  • Five-time awardee, Kyoyaki & Kiyomizu Exhibition (2000–2010)
  • Selected for the National Traditional Crafts Masters Conference in 2001
  • Featured on NHK’s “Bi no Tsubo: Kyo-Yaki Edition” in 2012
  • Chairman’s Award winner, Uji Tourism Association’s Kyoyaki & Kiyomizu Exhibition 2010

 

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Owner’s Comment

“Inspired by Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa,’ this matcha bowl captures the dynamic power of crashing waves. The fusion of refined brushwork and rich glaze depth embodies the pinnacle of kyoto pottery tradition—perfect for adding an artistic echo to your tea ceremony.”

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About Gift Box

wooden box

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Creator

Zensho

size

Edge diameter 120
Height 80 (mm)

◎As these are handmade, there may be individual differences.

Weight

230g

◎As these are handmade, there may be individual differences.

Types of ceramics

Ceramic overglaze/gold painting

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handling

Do not use in microwave ovens
Dishwasher not allowed
Oven not recommended

Shipping Fee

[Within Japan]
Free shipping

[Outside Japan]
Flat rate: ¥1,000JPY(about $7USD)
Free international shipping on purchases over ¥20,000JPY (or the equivalent amount in other currencies).

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