Matcha tea bowl from the Ikkyū Kiln
Handmade and hand-painted Kiyomizu matcha tea bowl from the Ikkyū kiln, Kyoto.
The outer design is the famous Kariyado no Gebazakura (Fujinomiya city, Shizuoka prefecture), a late-blooming "yamazakura" - wild cherry tree. This 800-year-old tree is one of the oldest cherry trees in Japan, and as such, it is among the “Nihon Godai Zakura”, the Five Greatest Sakura Trees, that were declared National Natural Monuments by the Japanese government.
As the legend goes, the shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo stopped by and strapped his horse to this tree. This event inspired the last Tokugawa shogun, who wrote a poem about it:
"Alas, does it not only hold horses but also the beholders’ hearts, this wild cherry tree.”
On the inner side of the tea bowl, the snow-covered Mt. Fuji is depicted.
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 now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship are the core qualities of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.
The bowl comes in a wooden box signed by the artist.
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Item code: TDM037
Artisan: Ikkyū Kiln
Origin: Japan, Kyoto
Material: clay
Dimensions: ø: 12 x H: 8 cm (± 0.2 cm)
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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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