Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki Matcha Bowl by Tōhō Tezuka – Ajisai Motif with Kin-sai Overglaze

This exquisite tea bowl is crafted by acclaimed artist Tōhō Tezuka (桐鳳 手塚) from the renowned Kyoto ware (Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki) tradition.

Adorned with delicately hand-painted hydrangea motifs in gold-enriched overglaze (kin-sai iroe), this bowl captures the fleeting beauty of Japan’s rainy season. The vibrant purples and soft greens of the ajisai (hydrangea) design shimmer subtly against the smooth porcelain surface, reflecting Tezuka’s masterful control of color and form.

This piece exemplifies the refined elegance and seasonal sensitivity for which Kyoto ceramics are celebrated. Ideal for tea gatherings or as a collector’s display item.

• Type: Tea bowl (chawan)

• Style: Kyoto ware / Kiyomizu ware (京焼・清水焼)

• Artist: Kirihō Tezuka (桐鳳 手塚)

• Design: Gold-painted hydrangea (kin-sai iroe, ajisai motif)

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan

• Includes: Artist-signed wooden box (tomobako)

Size (approx.):

• Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)

• Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  (*Measurements are approximate.)

A beautifully crafted piece, both practical and poetic—perfect for tea practitioners and lovers of Japanese seasonal aesthetics.