Kozan-ji Temple Choju Giga Matcha Bowl Tool&Accessory-Kitchen Cloth the pampas grass is a

the pampas grass is a symbol of the vitality of plants

This Japanese vase is packaged in a decorative box

This natsume matcha container is lacquered with a technique called tame-urushi

in a traditional Kutani painting style—Mokubei style

This is a versatile side plate that can be used for individual servings

Kozan-ji Temple Choju Giga Matcha Bowl Tool&Accessory-Kitchen Cloth the pampas grass is aFeaturing the distinctive nami yu glaze, which is made from the ashes of the Kyoto forest, this matcha bowl has a natural base color in yellowish cream white. It depicts the famous illustrated scroll named "Choju Giga" which is a caricature picture scroll depicting anthropomorphic animals and their playfulness, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. The paintwork is done by individual Japanese style painters, pursuing their own originality and depth