Matcha Bowl - Fan-Shaped Design “Seasonal Flowers, Pine, Bamboo & Plum Blossoms” by Shuho Nakamura

A Matcha Bowl by Third-Generation Nakamura Akimune, Carrying on the Tradition of Kyo Ware

A matcha bowl by Kyoto potter Nakamura Akimune III. Born in Higashiyama, Kyoto, in 1947, he grew up in a family with a long tradition of pottery.

He studied pottery under his father, Nakamura Akimune II, and inherited the traditional overglaze painting techniques of Kyo ware. Certified a Traditional Craftsperson of Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware in 1994, he has spent many years creating tea ceramics in Kyoto.

Delicate Overglaze Painting Depicting Classic Motifs

Drawing on the traditional decorative styles of Kyo ware, exemplified by Nonomura Kinsai and Ogata Kenzan, he expresses seasonal flowers and grasses and classic motifs in a rich array of overglaze colors.

The bowl is characterized by delicate depictions created with careful brushwork and overglaze painting that emphasizes harmony of color. It possesses a sense of calm amidst its splendor, conveying the elegant decorative beauty unique to Kyo ware.

Distinguished Tea Ceramics Reflecting the Beauty of the Four Seasons

The overglaze painting, which captures the changing seasons, evokes the appreciation for nature and aesthetic sensibilities cherished in the tea ceremony.

The presence created by the combination of classic motifs and masterful skill exudes the refined character of Kyo ware passed down through generations. This traditional Kyo ware matcha bowl adds seasonal charm and elegance to any tea gathering.

Delivered in a Custom Wooden Box

This matcha bowl will be delivered in a custom-made wooden box.

Suitable for storage, its special presentation also makes it highly recommended as a gift.

※ You may choose whether or not to include gift wrapping.

Shop Owner's Comment

This is a splendid matcha bowl by Nakamura Akimune, featuring seasonal flowers and grasses along with pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms depicted within a fan motif.

The fan motif, with its outward-spreading shape symbolizing prosperity, is delicately painted with seasonal flowers and grasses, expressing the beauty of Japan's four seasons. Furthermore, by incorporating pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, which symbolize longevity and vitality, auspicious meanings are imbued within its splendor.

This is an elegant and distinguished piece in the style of Kyo Ware and Kiyomizu Ware, condensing traditional auspicious motifs and the beauty of the four seasons into a single bowl.