Matcha Bowl - Moegi Kōchi “Cherry Blossoms & Flowing Water” 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 seasonal design.

This piece brings freshness and 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 sculptural structure and subtle dimensional contrast.

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

Kyoto Ceramic Art Expressing the Freshness of Spring

This matcha bowl features cherry blossoms and stylized flowing water set against a fresh yellow-green Kōchi glaze reminiscent of new growth.

The soft blossoms and rhythmic water motif combine stillness and movement, evoking the atmosphere of early spring in Japan.

The bright green ground suggests the vitality of the budding season, while the flowing pattern adds visual rhythm and balance.

A traditional Kyoto ceramic expression suited for seasonal tea gatherings or daily appreciation of handmade Japanese pottery.

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 cherry blossoms and a flowing water motif set against a fresh yellow-green Kōchi glaze.

The combination of soft blossoms and rhythmic water suggests the vitality of early spring.

The composition balances stillness and movement, capturing a transitional seasonal moment within a single ceramic form.

A refined example of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s color sensibility, well suited for spring tea gatherings.