{"product_id":"tc146-kyo-yaki-chawan-matcha-bowl-京焼","title":"TC146 -  Kyō-yaki chawan matcha bowl 京焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. A refined Kyō-yaki 京焼 chawan (茶碗) for matcha, made by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeisei 定靖, also known in connection with Zuiun Kiln \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e瑞雲窯. decorated with a distinctive Japanese zodiac (十二支 \/ jūnishi) theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a softly rounded form finished in a warm ivory-cream glaze with delicate fine crazing across the surface. Around the upper exterior runs an ornamental band composed of geometric panels containing zodiac characters and stylized motifs, rendered in red, turquoise, muted brown and gold. The restrained palette and fine painted details give the piece a distinctly elegant Kyoto character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the interior is the character 「申」 (saru), representing the Monkey, one of the twelve animals of the traditional East Asian zodiac. The character is framed by four turquoise leaf-like forms and outlined with gold, creating a small medallion that is gradually revealed as the matcha is enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Japanese zodiac, 申 corresponds to the Year of the Monkey. The monkey is traditionally associated with cleverness, adaptability, curiosity and lively intelligence, making zodiac-themed ceramics especially meaningful as seasonal pieces or gifts for someone born in a Monkey year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyō-yaki (京焼) refers to ceramics produced in Kyoto, a city deeply connected with the development of Japanese tea culture. Rather than being defined by a single clay or glaze, Kyō-yaki is celebrated for its diversity, delicate painting and sophisticated use of seasonal, literary and auspicious motifs. This bowl combines that refined decorative tradition with the understated character of a tea vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softly crackled glaze, gentle irregularities and muted earthy ground also lend the bowl a subtle wabi-sabi (侘寂) quality, balancing the precise zodiac decoration with the natural character of the ceramic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12.5 x 12.5 x 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58528747389259,"sku":"TC146","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_6afb050d-a661-43c6-b275-9f681249ab47.jpg?v=1789801081","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/tc146-kyo-yaki-chawan-matcha-bowl-%e4%ba%ac%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}