Kyo Kiyomizu Ware Matcha Bowl - Autumn Fuji / 京・清水焼 抹茶碗 LCT-D4 or used to inspire a

or used to inspire a sense of liberation

Kato san would help his family by buying and mixing clays — a task so ordinary he never questioned it

The glazes themselves tell another story of scarcity

Its exterior gleams in a clear aquamarine blue

Kyo Kiyomizu Ware Matcha Bowl - Autumn Fuji / 京・清水焼 抹茶碗 LCT-D4 or used to inspire aCrafted by Yagi Kaiho, a certified Kyo Kiyomizu ware Traditional Craftsman (), this matcha bowl embodies the refinement and quiet discipline of Kyotos ceramic traditions. Born in 1950 in the historic pottery region of Yamashiro and trained under the celebrated master Kato Josui, Kaiho sensei has dedicated decades to the art of Kyoto over glaze painting (). His works are widely recognised for their gentle forms, meticulous brushwork, and a warm,