Matcha Bowl - White-Green Kōchi “Hydrangea” by Ichinyo

A Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery

Ichinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, continues the long-established tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.

With over fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine technical mastery with refined seasonal expression.

This piece adds quiet distinction to everyday tea rituals.

Suitable as a meaningful gift or as an elegant addition to a collection of traditional Japanese ceramic art from Kyoto, Japan.

Radiant Kōchi Glaze and Dimensional Craftsmanship

The defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and vibrant color.

Finished in Kōchi glaze—a glazing tradition distinctive to Kyoto—the surface achieves depth and brilliance characteristic of traditional Japanese pottery.

The raised framing around the motif is carefully built by hand, adding subtle dimensional structure.

Each detail reflects the refinement and precision of handmade Kyoto ceramic craftsmanship.

Kyoto Ceramic Art Reflecting the Early Summer Rainy Season

This matcha bowl features finely painted hydrangea blossoms set against a soft pale green Kōchi glaze.

The layered petals, rendered with delicate brushwork, evoke the atmosphere of early summer when hydrangeas bloom after rainfall.

The fresh tones and subtle moisture-like depth of the glaze create a calm and cooling presence.

A traditional handmade ceramic work from Kyoto that captures the quiet clarity of the season.

Presented in a Wooden Box

This matcha bowl is delivered in a wooden presentation box selected to complement the character of the piece.

The lid is inscribed by the artist’s own hand, serving as authentication and reinforcing its value as a handmade ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.

Appropriate for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift for seasonal and commemorative occasions.

Please allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features carefully detailed hydrangea blossoms set against a soft pale green Kōchi glaze.

The layered flowers evoke the early summer rainy season in Japan.

The fresh tones and restrained composition create a gentle cooling atmosphere.

A finely executed example of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s detailed and seasonal approach to traditional Kyoto pottery.