{"product_id":"ichinyo_matchabowl_202501_ninsei_bamboo","title":"Matcha Bowl - Ninsei Style Kōchi “Bamboo” by Ichinyo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Matcha Bowl Ninsei Style Kōchi Bamboo Ichinyo Kyoto pottery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04880.jpg?v=1770538220\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\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, works within the long-established 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 mastery with refined classical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece brings elegance and clarity to everyday tea rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a meaningful gift or as a distinguished addition to a collection of traditional Japanese ceramic art from Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_b4691973-6d11-4565-9b31-e02531a49227.jpg?v=1747201161\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ninsei style bamboo detail Kyoto ceramic matcha bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04736-2_69125a40-8f8d-46e4-a9e6-9cb88d784d75.jpg?v=1770467141\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC08493_3efd8d4a-2388-43d2-a037-b65166b3b5a3.jpg?v=1747388458\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRadiant Kōchi Glaze and Dimensional Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and vibrant color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Kōchi glaze—a glazing tradition distinctive to Kyoto—the surface achieves depth and brilliance characteristic of traditional Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised framing around the motif is carefully built by hand, adding sculptural dimension and compositional structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach detail reflects the refinement and precision of handmade Kyoto ceramic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kōchi glaze bamboo detail Kyoto pottery\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC04740-2_4b71ead0-0636-4027-b6bd-86f28b7ef9ee.jpg?v=1770467141\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKyoto Ceramic Art in the Ninsei Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl features vibrant green bamboo alongside gold-accented bamboo set against a soft milky-white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design follows the classical Ninsei style—an aesthetic rooted in early Kyoto ceramic tradition characterized by refined form and decorative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth, moist surface texture conveys the elegance associated with Kiyomizu-ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interplay of fresh green and gold creates a balance of vitality and dignity within a traditional handmade ceramic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC00495-2.jpg?v=1754051882\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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 handmade ceramic work from Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppropriate for personal enjoyment or as a thoughtful gift for formal or commemorative occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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