Homewares & Japanese Antiques
203. Antique White and Brown Matcha Bowl
$80
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Scroll downThis special bowl was discovered in Kyoto, Japan at an antique stall. It features a glossy glaze and a leafy deisn. Its intended purpose is to drink tea from such as matcha, however the versatile shape means you can use it for any meal or soup.
Our friend Kingy is based in Kyoto with her husband and baby daughter. She trawls through antique markets and hidden vintage stores in the area to find us amazing goodies.
Kingy is a photographer by trade and shoots the pieces she finds in her parent-in-law's old machiya in town.
Details
11.5cm diametre
8m deep
Origin
Kyoto, Japan
35.0116° N, 135.7680° E
Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and a major tourist destination. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens. 京都, Kyōto served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities.