Bamboo & Sparrow Matcha Bowl – Hand-Painted in Japan

This elegant Kyo Ware (Kyo-yaki) matcha bowl features a traditional Take Suzume (竹雀) motif of sparrows among bamboo, delicately painted by hand.

In Japanese art, bamboo is admired for its strength, flexibility, and evergreen beauty, while the lively sparrow is a familiar motif that brings warmth and a sense of nature to the design. Together, bamboo and sparrows create a timeless seasonal scene that has long appeared in Japanese painting, textiles, and ceramics.

Each chawan is individually hand-painted, giving every piece subtle variations and its own unique character.

Suitable for preparing and serving matcha in the Japanese tea tradition, this bowl is also a beautiful example of Kyoto craftsmanship for collectors and lovers of Japanese ceramics.

Details

• Kyo Ware / Kyo-yaki

• Motif: Take Suzume (Bamboo & Sparrow)

• Hand-painted

• Matcha tea bowl / Chawan

• Made in Japan

As each piece is hand-painted, slight variations in color, brushwork, and appearance are natural.

About Kyo (Kiyomizu) Ware
Kyo-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.