{"product_id":"josui_matchabowl_diamond-phoenix","title":"Matcha bowl -Phoenix, Chrysanthemum and Paulownia Motifs by Josui","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Matcha Bowl – Phoenix and Chrysanthemum Design | KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC02716.jpg?v=1761209920\"\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 showcases exquisite hand-painting in the \u003cstrong\u003eIroe (colored overglaze)\u003c\/strong\u003e style, a traditional technique passed down through generations of Kyoto artisans. 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