{"product_id":"eiko-meido-mandokoro-kiln-black-gold-matcha-bowl-pre-owned","title":"Eiko Meido Mandokoro Kiln Matcha Bowl with Midnight Glaze and Gold Accents — Pre‑owned","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea Bowl by Eikō Meidō, Mandokoro Kiln — Pre‑owned\u003cbr\u003eWith Zen Calligraphy by Oda Sessō, Daitoku-ji Temple\u003cbr\u003eWith Zen Calligraphy by Shibayama Zenkyo, Head Priest of Nanzen-ji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea bowl was crafted by Eikō Meidō of the Mandokoro Kiln, a temple-based kiln established at Kōdai-ji Temple and Entoku-in. The kiln produces garden-style ware and works to preserve temple cultural assets while supporting child welfare initiatives. The first generation was Meidō Gotō, and the second generation, Eikō Jōdō, became head of the kiln in 1994.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is accompanied by two inscriptions: one by Oda Sessō of Daitoku-ji Temple and another by Shibayama Zenkyo, Head Priest of Nanzen-ji. These inscriptions firmly situate the piece within the spiritual and cultural lineage of Japanese tea practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea bowls from the Mandokoro Kiln are admired for their refined craftsmanship, elegant forms, and subtle textures that enhance the contemplative experience of tea. The softly irregular shape reflects the wabi aesthetic, where beauty is found in natural variation, simplicity, and quiet depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is offered in very good pre-owned condition and has been carefully preserved. It is suitable for use in tea gatherings and for collectors who value temple-associated tea ware that unites artistry, heritage, and the spirit of chanoyu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eikō Meidō With Zen Calligraphy by Oda Sessō","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45846155231428,"sku":"Raku-8-mari","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/eiko-meido-mandokoro-kiln-black-gold-matcha-bowl-pre-owned-main.jpg?v=1784583002","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/eiko-meido-mandokoro-kiln-black-gold-matcha-bowl-pre-owned","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}