{"product_id":"zensho-yamaoka-samurai-kyo-ware-matcha-bowl","title":"Hand-Painted Kyo Ware Matcha Bowl \"Ryoma Sakamoto\" with Family Crest and Pistol Motifs by Zensho Yamaoka","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eThis matcha bowl, crafted by the renowned Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki artisan Zensho Yamaoka, is a commemorative piece honoring Ryoma Sakamoto. The bowl features Sakamoto’s family crest at the front, complemented by bellflower motifs in the kasane-masu pattern.\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eThough a master swordsman with licenses in both the Oguri and Hokushin Ittō-ryū styles, Ryoma relied on a pistol in battle, including the one he is said to have carried during the 1866 Teradaya Incident.\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eThe vivid overglaze painting on the white porcelain evokes the beauty of Japanese-style painting, showcasing the delicate brushwork unique to Kyo-yaki artisans. A finely crafted, exquisite matcha bowl celebrating one of Japan’s most iconic historical figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyoma Sakamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e was a legendary samurai and reformer who helped modernize Japan in \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e1836〜1867.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"162\" data-start=\"147\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eWidth 12.5 cm ( in) × Height 7.7 cm ( in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kyo (Kiyomizu) Ware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKyo-yaki, also known as Kiyomizu-yaki, is a traditional style of pottery that originated in Kyoto over 400 years ago, during the late 16th to early 17th century. Its defining characteristic is the freedom from fixed styles, embracing a wide range of decorative techniques and expressions. From delicate and ornate designs to simple and refined forms, Kyo-yaki offers great variety and is cherished both as tea utensils and as tableware for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyo Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647240364228,"sku":"LYC- Golden Sunrise with Cranes","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/zensho-yamaoka-ryoma-sakamoto-kyo-ware-matcha-bowl-main.jpg?v=1784655895","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/ja\/products\/zensho-yamaoka-samurai-kyo-ware-matcha-bowl","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}