Hand-Painted Santa & Christmas Tree Matcha Bowl with Gold & Silver Foil

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully hand-painted Kyo-yaki matcha bowl by Kyoto ceramic artist Hosen Maeda (前田宝泉).

Featuring a cheerful Santa Claus and a festive Christmas tree, this charming chawan captures the warmth, joy, and wonder of the holiday season.

The Christmas motifs are carefully painted by hand and enhanced with delicate gold and silver foil accents, adding an elegant shimmer to the festive design. The combination of traditional Kyoto craftsmanship and playful Christmas imagery creates a unique tea bowl that beautifully blends Japanese tea culture with Western holiday traditions.

Perfect for Christmas tea gatherings, seasonal tea ceremonies, or enjoying a peaceful bowl of matcha during the holidays, this special chawan also makes a thoughtful gift for tea lovers and collectors of Japanese ceramics.

About the Artist – Hosen Maeda (前田宝泉)

Hosen Maeda is a Japanese ceramic artist specializing in Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki, the traditional pottery of Kyoto.

Born in Kyoto in 1959, he studied ceramics under his father, Masanori Maeda, and sculpture under Kakuji Yamamoto, a distinguished sculptor and Professor Emeritus at Kyoto City University of Arts.

Drawing inspiration from the classical decorative styles of Ninsei and Kenzan, Maeda creates elegant tea ceremony ceramics featu