Matcha Bowl - “Plump Sparrow & Gold Moon” 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-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 and symbolic design.

This piece brings warmth and character 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 subtle dimensional structure.

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

Kyoto Ceramic Art with an Auspicious Sparrow Motif

This matcha bowl depicts plump sparrows in flight, carefully rendered with fine brushwork.

A gold-accented moon adds an elegant and classical atmosphere to the composition.

In Japanese decorative tradition, rounded sparrows are considered an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.

A traditional handmade ceramic piece from Kyoto that combines warmth, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.

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 celebratory and commemorative occasions.

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

Owner's Comment

This matcha bowl features rounded sparrows in flight, rendered with delicate brushwork.

A gold-accented moon introduces an elegant and classical tone.

In Japanese tradition, plump sparrows are regarded as auspicious symbols of prosperity and abundance.

A warm and poetic example of Ichinyo Yamamoto’s approach to traditional Kyoto pottery.