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Matcha tea bowl decorated with a quote from the Tale of Genji
Handmade Kiyomizu matcha tea bowl from Imaoka Miyako, a ceramic artist based in Kyoto.
The quote is from the Tale of Genji which might be the first novel in Japanese literature written in the early 11th century by the noblewoman and poet Murasaki Shikibu. The lines are about Kiritsubo Consort, the beloved concubine of Emperor Kiritsubo, also the main character, Prince Genji's mother. The quote says "At the court of the Emperor (he lived it matters not when) there was among the many gentlewomen of the Wardrobe and Chamber one who, though she was not of very high rank, was favored far beyond all the rest."
Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery looks back on 400 years of history and is now a symbol of Kyoto. To serve the desire of Aristocrats, tea masters, and culinary specialists of the era, Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery has incorporated design and artistry not only from Japan but also from China and the Korean Peninsula. Even now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship are the core qualities of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.
Place of Origin: Kyoto, Japan
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Item code: TDM143
Artisan: Imaoka Miyako
Origin: Japan, Kyoto
Material: clay
Dimensions: ø: 12 x H: 7.8 cm (± 0.2 cm)
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After using the tea bowl, rinse it with water. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your bowl. Never use bleach!
Avoid using a dishwasher or dryer!
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces like a stove, and never put it in the microwave or oven.
Only prepare matcha tea in it.
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