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

Matcha Bowl - Ash Glaze “Rice Bales & Small Chrysanthemums” by Shuho Nakamura

Matcha Bowl - Ash Glaze “Rice Bales & Small Chrysanthemums” by Shuho Nakamura

$548.00 USD
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A Matcha Bowl by Third-Generation Nakamura Akimune, Carrying on the Tradition of Kyo Ware

A matcha bowl by Kyoto potter Nakamura Akimune III. Born in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district in 1947, he grew up in a family with generations of ceramic-making experience.

He studied ceramics under his father, Nakamura Akimune II, and inherited the traditional overglaze painting techniques of Kyo ware. Certified a traditional craft artisan of Kyo and Kiyomizu ware in 1994, he has spent many years creating tea ceramics in Kyoto.

 

Delicate Overglaze Painting Depicting Classic Motifs

Drawing on the traditional decorative styles of Kyo ware exemplified by Nonomura Ninsé and Ogata Kenzan, he expresses seasonal flora and classic motifs in a rich palette of overglaze colors.

The bowl is characterized by delicate depictions created with careful brushwork and overglaze painting that emphasizes harmonious colors. It possesses a sense of calm beneath its splendor, conveying the elegant decorative beauty unique to Kyo ware.

 

Distinguished Tea Ceramics Reflecting the Beauty of the Four Seasons

The overglaze painting, which captures the changing seasons, evokes the appreciation for nature and aesthetic sensibilities long cherished in the tea ceremony.

The presence created by classic motifs and masterful skill exudes the distinctive character of Kyo ware passed down through generations. This traditional Kyo ware matcha bowl adds seasonal charm and elegance to any tea gathering.


Delivered in a Custom Wooden Box

This matcha bowl will be delivered in a custom-made wooden box.

Suitable for storage, its special presentation also makes it highly recommended as a gift.

※ You may choose whether or not to include gift wrapping.


Shop Owner Illustration

Shop Owner’s Comment

This matcha bowl by Nakamura Akimune features a charming small chrysanthemum painted on a distinctive form reminiscent of a bundle of straw.

The textured surface of the bowl, evoking a rice straw bale, combines with the soft color of the ash glaze to create a simple, warm appearance. Delicately painted small chrysanthemums add color, completing a tranquil scene that evokes the bounty of autumn.

Combining the motif of a rice straw bale, symbolizing abundance, with the chrysanthemum, an auspicious flower representing longevity, this bowl allows you to enjoy both playful design and seasonal charm.


 

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Potter

Third-Generation Shuho Nakamura (Koichi Nakamura)

1947 – Born in Higashiyama, Kyoto, as the eldest son of the second-generation Shuho Nakamura.
1966 – Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Kyoto Municipal Fushimi Technical High School. Studied pottery under his father, the second-generation Shuho Nakamura.
1983 – Received the Kyoto Mayor's Award at the 5th Kyoto Ware and Kiyomizu Ware Exhibition.
1985 – Donated a ceramic work to Xi'an, China, a sister city of Kyoto.
1990 – Received the Kyoto Pottery Association Directors' Award at the 33rd Overglaze Enamel Ceramics Exhibition.
1993 – Exhibited at the Contemporary Kyoto Ware and Kiyomizu Ware Exhibition in Paris.
1994 – Certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Kyoto Ware and Kiyomizu Ware.
2002 – Received the Traditional Craft Industry Distinguished Service Award from the Director-General of the Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
2006 – Received the Traditional Craft Industry Distinguished Service Award from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Box & Gift Wrapping

Wooden Box

About gift boxes

*If you would like gift wrapping, please select the “Gift Wrapping” option on the product page.

Dimensions & Weight

Rim diameter 125
Height 84 (mm)

275 grams

※Due to the handmade nature, there may be individual variations.

Ceramic Type & Care

Ceramic Type: Earthenware / Overglaze Painting / Gold Decoration

Care Instructions

Microwave: Not Safe
Dishwasher: Not Safe
Oven: Not Safe

※Details about the types of ceramics can be found here.

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