Matcha Bowl - “Seasonal Flowers in Fan Panels” 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 unite refined craftsmanship with expressive decorative design.

This piece brings warmth and brilliance to everyday tea rituals.

Ideal 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 subtle sculptural structure.

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

Seasonal Fan Panels on a Brilliant Red Ground

This matcha bowl features seasonal flowers painted within fan-shaped panels set against a lustrous red ground.

Each fan contains motifs representing different times of the year, allowing the viewer to experience the cycle of the seasons as the bowl is turned.

The vivid red surface is accented with touches of gold leaf, enhancing its celebratory and auspicious atmosphere.

A vibrant handmade ceramic work from Kyoto that brings brightness and elegance to the tea setting.

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 meaningful gift for celebratory and commemorative occasions.

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

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features seasonal flowers painted within fan-shaped panels against a glossy red ground.

Each panel captures a different moment of the year, allowing the changing seasons to unfold as the bowl is turned in the hand.

The brilliance of red combined with accents of gold leaf enhances its festive and auspicious character.

A radiant and celebratory expression of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s artistry within traditional Kyoto pottery.