{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_climbing-waterfall","title":"Matcha Bowl -Dragon Gate by Sojun","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Carp Ascending the Waterfall | KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02702.jpg?v=1761207358\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Hand-painted Matcha Bowl from Kyoto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Kyoto matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e features a dynamic, hand-painted depiction of a carp swimming upstream—an auspicious symbol of strength, perseverance, and success in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach brushstroke captures the energy of flowing water and the spirit of the carp, reflecting the artist’s refined sense of movement and composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft curves shaped on the potter’s wheel harmonize beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eJyosui Kato’s\u003c\/strong\u003e mastery of the \u003cstrong\u003eIroe (colored overglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, a hallmark of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Kyoto pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kyoto Pottery Matcha Bowl – Hand-painted Carp Design | KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02587-2.jpg?v=1761207358\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBringing Strength and Grace to the Tea Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both formal tea gatherings and quiet moments at home, this \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese ceramic bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies vitality and calm elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen displayed, its striking design and shimmering glaze create a serene yet powerful presence—ideal for spaces that celebrate renewal and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe comfortable, rounded form sits gently in the hands, offering a tactile reminder of craftsmanship and tradition from \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Handmade Kyoto Ceramic Matcha Bowl – Carp and Waterfall Motif | KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02593-2.jpg?v=1761207358\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Refined Art of Kyoto Overglaze Painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJyosui Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e carries forward the artistic spirit of \u003cstrong\u003eEdo-period Kyoto ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting natural motifs and auspicious symbols with elegant, controlled brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis delicate balance of vivid color and compositional grace reflects the enduring harmony of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese traditional art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehand-painted Kyoto matcha bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e makes a memorable \u003cstrong\u003egift from Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e—a token of encouragement and beauty for life’s milestones and new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/less-packaging_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/gift-wrapping_160x160.jpg?v=1749089832\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered in an Exclusive KOTOPOTTER Gift Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl comes in a \u003cstrong\u003eKOTOPOTTER original gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for tea lovers or collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Japanese pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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