{"product_id":"ichinyo_matchabowl_202501_autumn_maple","title":"Matcha Bowl - Black Glaze “Autumn Leaves” by Ichinyo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04887.jpg?v=1770462907\" alt=\"Matcha Bowl Black Glaze Autumn Maple Ichinyo Kyoto pottery\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIchinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, continues the long tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine technical discipline with expressive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece that introduces depth and character into everyday tea rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited as a distinctive gift or as a refined addition to a collection of traditional Japanese ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_b4691973-6d11-4565-9b31-e02531a49227.jpg?v=1747201161\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04634-2.jpg?v=1770462908\" alt=\"Autumn maple detail Kyoto ceramic\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_3efd8d4a-2388-43d2-a037-b65166b3b5a3.jpg?v=1747388458\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpressive Contrast and Dimensional Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this ceramic work is the dramatic contrast between its textured black glaze and vivid maple foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Kōchi glaze is known for luminous color, this piece introduces a deliberately rough black surface, offering a different interpretation within traditional Kyoto pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised framing around the motif is carefully built by hand, adding sculptural depth and reinforcing the dynamic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach detail reflects both technical control and an experimental sensibility within handmade Japanese ceramic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04637-2.jpg?v=1770462907\" alt=\"Black glaze detail Kyoto pottery\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKyoto Ceramic Art with Seasonal Depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl merges decades of craftsmanship with a bold seasonal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured black ground evokes quiet restraint, while the brilliant red maple leaves and strong tree trunk create striking visual tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition suggests the deepening atmosphere of late autumn and the fleeting brilliance before the leaves fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive example of traditional Kyoto ceramic art that may be used in tea gatherings, displayed as a statement piece, or appreciated as a collector’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00495-2.jpg?v=1754051882\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePresented in a Wooden Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl is delivered in a wooden presentation box selected to complement the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid is inscribed by the artist’s own hand, serving as authentication and reinforcing its value as a traditional ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for meaningful occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" alt=\"Owner illustration\" width=\"108\" height=\"108\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOwner's Comment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl features a textured black glaze ground with vivid autumn maple leaves and a strong tree trunk rendered in bold color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe restrained, almost wabi-like surface of the black glaze contrasts sharply with the striking red composition, creating tension between stillness and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe scene evokes late autumn—when leaves glow intensely just before they fall—offering a seasonal depth distinct from conventional Kōchi glaze 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