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Handmade Kiyomizu tea bowl by Nakamura Ryōji
Handmade matcha tea bowl decorated with hand-painted Gifu butterflies resting on katakuri flowers. Gifu butterflies are found only in Japan, and katakuri is a fawn lily, a spring ephemeral, blooming from April to June in the Japanese woodlands.
The bowl is coated with ash glaze (haiyū).
Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery looks back on 400 years of history and is now a symbol of Kyoto. To serve the desire of Aristocrats, tea masters, and culinary specialists of the era, Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery has incorporated design and artistry not only from Japan but also from China and the Korean Peninsula. Even up to now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship are the core qualities of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.
The tea bowl comes in a wooden box signed by the artist.
Place of Origin: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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☆ HANDMADE PRODUCT - Please note that the item we have in stock might not be the same piece shown in the pictures above. Each piece is unique and slightly different from the others. If you are particular about either the size, the capacity, or the appearance, contact us, and we will share photos or the exact details of our available pieces in stock.
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Item code: TDM138
Artisan: Nakamura Ryōji
Origin: Japan, Kyoto
Material: clay
Dimensions: Φ 10.8 cm, H: 7.9 cm (± 0.2 cm)
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Initiate the tea bowl first! Let the bowl sit wholly immersed in cold or lukewarm water for a couple of minutes and then let it dry naturally. Matcha patina is natural for white clay, but by initiating the bowl properly, it will develop slower.
After using the tea bowl, rinse it with water. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your bowl. Never use bleach!
Avoid using a dishwasher or dryer!
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces like a stove, and never put it in the microwave or oven.
Only prepare matcha tea in it.
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