"Sparrows on Snowy Bamboo" Matcha Chawan Bowl from Kyoto, Japan

Bring the charm of a snowy Kyoto winter into your tea ceremony with this elegant handmade chawan tea bowl, masterfully crafted by the renowned Kyo-yaki potter Mr. Torasuke Ogura in Kyoto, Japan. The bowl showcases two delicate sparrows perched intimately on a snow-dusted bamboo branch amid softly falling snowflakes, symbols of quiet companionship and nature’s gentle resilience. Appreciating the art on this matcha tea bowl is like enjoying the serene beauty of a Kyoto winter day.

This exquisite piece exemplifies Kyo-yaki (Kiyomizu pottery), Kyoto’s treasured ceramic tradition with over 400 years of history. Originally designed to delight aristocrats, tea masters, and culinary specialists, Kyo pottery beautifully merges Japanese high class culture with a quiet appreciation of sipping a bowl of matcha. Ogura-san features a classic glaze effect called Gohonte (御本手) on this tea bowl to evoke a distinctive pink background with whitish circular spots, reminiscent of snow falling among the bamboo. Each bowl is meticulously hand-painted, keeping Kyoto’s artistic heritage alive.

Perfect for matcha lovers and collectors alike, this chawan adds beauty, tranquility, and authenticity to your tea rituals.