{"product_id":"matchabowl_ryoji_old_pine","title":"Matcha Bowl - Ash Glaze with Gold \"Old Pine\" by Ryoji","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Kyoto Handmade Matcha Bowl - Gold Interior \u0026amp; Ash Glaze\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05978_d68fee51-2f9f-4dbe-ad2b-e6b1a032c948.jpg?v=1774335040\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimeless Heritage: A Serene Presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki Matcha bowls are the culmination of \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e’s \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e tea culture. Each piece, crafted by hand, features subtle variations that add a profound depth to your quiet moments of tea. The more you use it, the more the \u003cstrong\u003eceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like a natural extension of your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Detailed Ash Glaze and Gold Interior\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05886-2_9a699ae5-afa6-4f96-a5bf-ad036f1c88e3.jpg?v=1774335040\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Rituals and Everyday Mindfulness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a formal \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e tea ceremony, yet equally at home on a modern breakfast table. Whether you are whisking a bowl of Matcha or simply displaying it as an artistic centerpiece, this \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e bowl brings a peaceful \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003eese atmosphere to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Artisan Japanese Pottery for Modern Living\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05891-2_61fadd5b-6bf6-49e4-9a6d-aef71694cbdf.jpg?v=1774335040\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Curated Experience by KOTOPOTTER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt KOTOPOTTER, we specialize in \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e-style \u003cstrong\u003epottery\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances artistic mastery with ease of use. Discover how this single \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e bowl can transform your daily tea ritual into a moment of pure inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Gold Leaf Detail with Green Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC05949_5a915615-0f5f-4626-8e40-f60789e430f7.jpg?v=1774335040\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivered in an Artist-Signed Gift Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Matcha bowl arrives in a \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e wooden box (Tomobako), hand-inscribed by the artisan Ryoji Nakamura. This custom box is ideal for long-term storage and makes for a prestigious, thoughtful gift. Premium gift wrapping is available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist Profile: Ryoji Nakamura\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyoji Nakamura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorn in 1955 in the historic Higashiyama district of \u003cstrong\u003eKyoto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduated from the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Technical Institute in 1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoned his skills under renowned masters such as Shunpo Inoue, Suiran Nakamura, and Shuho Nakamura.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for his sophisticated use of glazes and mastery over \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyoto aesthetics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-illustration\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"108\" width=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/IMG_3946.png?v=1734679129\" alt=\"Shop Owner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"owner-name\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eShop Owner’s Note\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"owner-comment\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl presents a breathtaking contrast. The exterior is finished in a quiet, understated ash glaze with a hand-painted \"Old Pine\" design. However, the interior is coated in full gold leaf. When you whisk Matcha inside, the vibrant green of the tea glows spectacularly against the golden background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design captures both the strength of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e art and the brilliance of \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003eese luxury. 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