Matcha Bowl - Ninsei Style Kōchi “Bamboo” by Ichinyo

A Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery

Ichinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, works within 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 classical design.

This piece brings elegance and clarity to everyday tea rituals.

Suitable as a meaningful gift or as a distinguished 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 sculptural dimension and compositional structure.

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

Kyoto Ceramic Art in the Ninsei Tradition

This matcha bowl features vibrant green bamboo alongside gold-accented bamboo set against a soft milky-white ground.

The design follows the classical Ninsei style—an aesthetic rooted in early Kyoto ceramic tradition characterized by refined form and decorative clarity.

The smooth, moist surface texture conveys the elegance associated with Kiyomizu-ware.

The interplay of fresh green and gold creates a balance of vitality and dignity within a traditional handmade ceramic form.

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 formal or commemorative occasions.

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

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features vivid green bamboo and gold-accented bamboo set against a soft milky-white ground.

The smooth surface texture reflects the refined elegance characteristic of Kyoto pottery.

The contrast between the fresh green and the restrained brilliance of gold creates both vitality and formality.

A piece that embodies Ichinyo Yamamoto’s interpretation of the classical Ninsei style within contemporary handmade ceramic expression.