Matcha Bowl - “Spring & Autumn Landscape Medallions” 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 tradition of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery.

With more than fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that combine disciplined craftsmanship with bold artistic structure.

This is a piece that introduces depth and intention into everyday tea rituals.

Well suited as a distinguished gift or as a refined addition to your collection of traditional Japanese pottery.

Radiant Kōchi Glaze and Dimensional Craftsmanship

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

Finished with Kōchi glaze—a glazing tradition distinctive to Kyoto—the surface achieves vivid precision against a deep black ground.

The raised framing around each motif is carefully built up by hand, adding sculptural structure and dimensional balance.

Every detail reflects the refinement and technical discipline of traditional Japanese handmade pottery.

Kyoto Ceramic Art that Captures the Four Seasons

This matcha bowl unites decades of technical mastery with a carefully structured visual concept.

Four circular landscape medallions are arranged around the bowl, each representing a different season.

The deep black ground sharpens the presence of the landscapes, emphasizing both spatial depth and the deliberate use of negative space.

A masterful example of traditional Kyoto ceramic design, suitable for tea gatherings, contemplative use, or as a refined decorative accent.

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 traditional ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.

Appropriate for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift for significant occasions.

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

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features a deep black ground with four circular medallions depicting seasonal landscapes.

Each framed scene captures a moment from the shifting seasons, quietly arranged around the form.

The richness of the black surface intensifies the presence of the landscapes, creating visual depth and emphasizing the balance of space.

A bowl that carries the four seasons within a single vessel—an example of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s compositional clarity and traditional Kyoto ceramic sensibility.