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Matcha bowl -White Slip “Balloon Vine” by Eizan
Matcha bowl -White Slip “Balloon Vine” by Eizan
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Elegant Hand-painted Design, Rooted in Kyoto Tradition
This matcha bowl from Kyoto, Japan represents the timeless beauty of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery. Its hand-painted design captures the refined elegance of Japanese artistry, blending color, form, and spirit into one harmonious piece.
Each brushstroke expresses the painter’s delicate sensibility, evoking the graceful atmosphere of Kyoto. The bowl’s soft, rounded curves—shaped on the potter’s wheel—are complemented by the masterful Iroe (colored overglaze) technique perfected by Jyosui Kato.

Enjoy the Changing Seasons with Every Sip
Whether used in a formal tea ceremony or during a quiet moment at home, this handmade Kyoto ceramic bowl allows you to experience the beauty of each season through the art of tea.
Its elegant presence brings a sense of calm to your space—an object that can be both admired as decor and cherished in daily life.
The comfortable form fits perfectly in your hands, making it ideal for matcha, green tea, or any meditative tea ritual that brings peace to your day.

The Art of Kyoto Hand-painting
Jyosui Kato continues the legacy of Edo-period Kyoto pottery, embodying the naturalistic beauty and poetic simplicity that define traditional Japanese aesthetics.
His work features floral and auspicious motifs rendered in delicate brushstrokes and soft hues, carrying forward the heritage of hand-painted Japanese ceramics into the present day.
This matcha bowl, alive with the warmth of true craftsmanship, makes a thoughtful handmade gift from Kyoto for someone special.

Delivered in an Exclusive KOTOPOTTER Gift Box
This matcha bowl comes in a KOTOPOTTER original gift box, making it perfect for gifts or personal use. Please select whether you would like it gift-wrapped.
Artist Biography
Issei Kato (Art name: Jyosui)
Born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, in the 1930s
Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical Training Institute in the 1950s
Studied under Fukuda Shosai (Rikisaburo) to master painting techniques
Founded Jyosui Togakaen Studio in Imakumano, Higashiyama, Kyoto, in 1961
Since then, he has dedicated his career to producing Iroe Kyoto pottery, receiving numerous awards at Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware exhibitions.
In the 1990s, he received the Governor of Kyoto Award and the Mayor of Kyoto Award.
In 2020, he was honored as a Contemporary Master Craftsman by Japan’s Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Currently serves as the head of Jyosui Togakaen.
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About Gift Box
About Gift Box
Gift box (paper)
Creator
Creator
JOSUI Ceramic Studio
size
size
Edge diameter 118
Height 79 (mm)
◎As these are handmade, there may be individual differences.
Weight
Weight
287 grams
◎As these are handmade, there may be individual differences.
Types of ceramics
Types of ceramics
Pottery , overglaze/gold painting
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handling
handling
Do not use in microwave ovens
Dishwasher not allowed
Oven not recommended
Shipping Fee
Shipping Fee
[Within Japan]
Free shipping
[Outside Japan]
Flat rate: ¥1,000JPY(about $7USD)
Free international shipping on purchases over ¥20,000JPY (or the equivalent amount in other currencies).
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Owner's Comment
The gentle white glaze pairs beautifully with the vivid hand-painted balloon vine, creating a fresh and lively impression.
The natural wheel marks reveal the breath of the clay, bringing warmth and life to the piece.
The swaying vine design captures a quiet seasonal moment—a bowl that reflects the serene beauty of Kyoto craftsmanship.