Matcha Bowl - White Hōō Kōchi “Cherry Blossoms” by Ichinyo

A Vivid Matcha Bowl Crafted by a Master of Kyoto Pottery Ichinyo Yamamoto, a ceramic artist based in Uji, Kyoto, works within the traditional lineage of Kyo-ware and Kiyomizu-ware pottery. With more than fifty years of experience, he creates handmade ceramic matcha bowls that balance technical mastery with refined artistic expression. This is a piece that brings quiet distinction to everyday rituals. Suitable as a meaningful gift or as an elegant addition to your collection of Japan-made traditional pottery. Brilliance and Dimension Unique to Kōchi Glaze The defining feature of this ceramic work is its luminous clarity and vivid color. Finished in Kōchi glaze—a glazing tradition distinctive to Kyoto—it achieves a smooth, radiant surface with remarkable depth. The raised framing around the motifs is carefully built up by hand, creating subtle dimensional contrast across the bowl. Each detail reflects the discipline and refinement of traditional Japanese handmade craftsmanship. Traditional Kyoto Ceramic Beauty for Daily Life This matcha bowl represents the fusion of decades of experience and sophisticated design sensibility. A masterful example of Kyoto pottery, it may be used for tea gatherings, seasonal enjoyment, or displayed as a refined decorative accent. Its cylindrical form fits comfortably in the hands, offering both visual elegance and practical warmth retention. Presented in a Wooden Box This matcha bowl is delivered in a wooden presentation box selected to complement the character of the piece. The lid is inscribed by the artist’s own hand, serving as authentication and reinforcing its value as a traditional Japanese ceramic work. Appropriate for personal use or as a thoughtful gift for special occasions and seasonal celebrations. Please allow up to two weeks for the wooden box to be prepared. Owner's Comment This cylindrical matcha bowl features a luminous white Kōchi glaze adorned with delicate cherry blossoms. The quiet purity of the white ground layered with soft pink blossoms evokes early spring light and the gentle moment when flowers begin to open. The restrained color palette allows the design to remain refined rather than overt, creating a calm presence in the hands. A bowl well suited to spring tea gatherings, embodying Ichinyo Yamamoto’s characteristic balance of softness and dignity within traditional Kyoto ceramic art.