Matcha Bowl - Pale Purple Kōchi “Seedlings” 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-standing 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 brings quiet freshness 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 sculptural structure and subtle dimensional contrast.

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

Kyoto Ceramic Art Reflecting Early Summer Growth

This matcha bowl features fresh young rice seedlings set against a soft light-purple Kōchi glaze.

The vibrant green seedlings contrast gently with the subdued ground, evoking the early summer moment when rice fields are newly planted and filled with water.

Subtle touches of gold highlight parts of the seedlings, suggesting the promise of growth and future harvest.

A traditional handmade ceramic work from Kyoto that captures the beginning of the agricultural season within a refined tea vessel.

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 depicts fresh young rice seedlings set against a soft purple Kōchi glaze.

The green shoots stand out gently against the subdued ground, recalling the early summer rice fields of Japan.

Touches of gold suggest the promise of growth and future harvest.

A poetic yet restrained expression characteristic of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s approach to traditional Kyoto pottery.