A beautiful Kyo ware matcha bowl chawan adorned with the traditional combination of plum blossoms and a Japanese nightingale.

Springtime is heralded by a beautiful juxtaposition of the delicate red and white of the plum blossoms with the matcha-green hue of a Japanese nightingale on light beige stoneware. This combination has been celebrated since way back in the Manyo period (c. 710-794) and can even be seen depicted on traditional Japanese playing cards.
The combination of these two motifs is an exquisite representation of spring as they come together to mark its arrival.

The designs are hand painted by an artisan at Tanaka Toubou one by one which is a characteristic of Kyo ware. The plum blossoms are elegantly drawn in a light red and a vivid white which is painted with a stronger touch. A lovely Japanese nightingale is seen chirping on the artful plum blossom branch.

At the foot of "Fushimi Inari Taisha" Shrine, Tanaka Toubou has been open for 35 years. The artisans at Tanaka Toubou, Nobuo and Michiko Tanaka specialize in creating unique tea ceremony utensils and daily-use tablewares.

Nobuo principally creates glazed ware with a black "tenmoku" glaze that includes at least five percent iron. Meanwhile, Michiko's works capture the essence of each season along with gentle depictions of plants and animals which give an emotional connection to those who admire them.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension: D11.7cm(4.6in) x H7.7cm(3.4in)
• Capacity: 370ml(12.5oz)
• Material: Stoneware 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Kyo ware
  
• Brand: Tanaka Toubou