{"product_id":"matchabowl_kakewake_sakura","title":"Matcha Bowl - Kakewake “Weeping Cherry Blossoms” by Ryoji","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Two-Tone Matcha Bowl with Weeping Cherry Ryoji Nakamura KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05332.jpg?v=1772112261\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Quiet Presence Rooted in Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-ware matcha bowls are tea vessels refined through centuries of ceramic culture cultivated in Kyoto, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle variations created by hand and the way the bowl settles naturally into your hands add depth to every moment of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Two-Tone Matcha Bowl with Weeping Cherry Ryoji Nakamura KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05251-2.jpg?v=1772112261\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Tea Ceremony and Everyday Matcha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for formal tea preparation, yet equally welcoming for preparing matcha at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether in use or simply displayed, it introduces a soft Japanese atmosphere into your living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Two-Tone Matcha Bowl with Weeping Cherry Ryoji Nakamura KOTOPOTTER\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05248-2.jpg?v=1772112261\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Experience of Choosing a Bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt KOTOPOTTER, we specialize in Kyoto pottery, carefully selecting handmade ceramic pieces that balance artistic character with everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to begin your own matcha ritual with this traditional Japanese tea bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Signed Wooden Box Ryoji Nakamura\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05300.jpg?v=1772112261\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivered in a Hand-Signed Wooden Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matcha bowl is presented in a wooden box signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for storage and gifting, the box adds a refined and special touch. Gift wrapping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyoji Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorn in 1955 in Higashiyama, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted studies at Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical School in 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied under Shunpo Inoue, Suiran Nakamura, and Shuho Nakamura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Owner illustration\" height=\"108\" width=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOwner’s Comment\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eThis matcha bowl features a rustic clay surface partially covered with a deep, dark glaze, creating a striking two-tone contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eOn the unglazed side, a delicately painted weeping cherry blossom appears, allowing the natural texture of the clay and the softness of the brushwork to quietly interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eThe transition between glazed and unglazed surfaces offers subtle variations in expression depending on the angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-comment\"\u003eWith its calm color palette and understated hint of spring, this Kyoto handmade ceramic matcha bowl blends easily into everyday tea moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.owner-comment-box{\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n  padding:20px;\n  border:1px solid #ddd;\n  background-color:#F3F3F3;\n  border-radius:10px;\n}\n.owner-illustration{\n  margin-right:20px;\n}\n.owner-illustration img{\n  width:108px;\n  height:108px;\n  border-radius:50%;\n}\n.owner-info{\n  flex:1;\n}\n.owner-name{\n  font-size:1.2em;\n  color:#333;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  margin:0;\n}\n.owner-comment{\n  font-size:1em;\n  color:#333;\n  line-height:1.5;\n  margin-top:10px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"KOTOPOTTER","offers":[{"title":"For home use (wooden box)","offer_id":52312184881471,"sku":"matchabowl_kakewake_sakura","price":20900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gift wrapping (wooden box)","offer_id":52312184914239,"sku":"matchabowl_kakewake_sakura","price":20900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05251.jpg?v=1772112658","url":"https:\/\/www.kotopotter.jp\/en\/products\/matchabowl_kakewake_sakura","provider":"KOTOPOTTER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}