Gion Weeping Sakura Matcha Bowl COLOR_Orange a traditional Kutani ware painting

a traditional Kutani ware painting technique developed during the Taisho era (1912–1926 CE)

a crazed surface formed by the differing expansion rates of clay and glaze

appetizers and side dishes such edamame and sashimi

prepared from a bengara material no longer in production and carefully preserved by the kiln

It has a design of a camellia which has a meaning of warding off bad luck

Gion Weeping Sakura Matcha Bowl COLOR_Orange a traditional Kutani ware paintingThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on this matcha bowl from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express its unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The rounded shape of the bowl gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth to the cherry