{"product_id":"mathcabowl_-ryoji_kimori","title":"Matcha Bowl -Ash Glaze \"Wooden Guardian\" by Ryoji Nakamura ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC01462_b071972c-d2c8-4c58-bfc7-a13bb614600c.jpg?v=1757477057\" alt=\"Handmade Kyoto Matcha Bowl with Kimori Persimmon Design\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraceful Form, Rooted in Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade matcha bowl, crafted in Kyoto, reflects the warmth and artistry of traditional Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a history spanning more than 400 years, the refined techniques of Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware are embodied in the smooth wheel-thrown curves and the delicate hand-painted motifs, each bowl carrying its own quiet elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC01434-2.jpg?v=1757477057\" alt=\"Traditional Japanese Pottery Matcha Bowl\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Calming Japanese Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for authentic tea ceremonies, yet equally suited for enjoying a peaceful cup of matcha at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kyoto ceramic bowl also enriches interiors with its quiet beauty, making it a versatile piece for morning rituals, afternoon tea, or sharing moments with guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/2651\/0911\/files\/DSC01450-2.jpg?v=1757477057\" alt=\"Handmade Kyoto Ceramic Matcha Bowl\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship You Can Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Japanese pottery bowl also makes a thoughtful and refined gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the essence of Japan through this piece, where Kyoto’s traditional artistry and the spirit of the seasons are brought together in one special creation.\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 Higashiyama, Kyoto, 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraduated from Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical High School, 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrained under Shunpo Inoue, Suiran Nakamura, and Shūhō Nakamura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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=\"Owner’s Illustration\"\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\u003eThis matcha bowl features a single persimmon left on the branch, known as \u003cem\u003ekimori\u003c\/em\u003e, painted against a subdued background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, \u003cem\u003ekimori\u003c\/em\u003e is the tradition of leaving one fruit on the tree after harvest, a gesture of gratitude and a wish for next year’s abundance. 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