Gion Weeping Sakura Matcha Bowl Bread Plate often alongside Mount Fuji

often alongside Mount Fuji

It makes a wonderful interior decoration not only for arranging flowers

It is finished by a lacquering technique called negoro

is the motif of this unique flower vase

The entire surface of the teacup is finished with green/blue overglaze painting of grapes and grape leaves

Gion Weeping Sakura Matcha Bowl Bread Plate often alongside Mount FujiThe image of the graceful weeping sakura, cherry blossoms, of Gion, Kyoto, is depicted on this matcha bowl from Tosen Kiln. Weeping cherry blossoms are one of the representative flowers of Kyoto, and express its unique atmosphere. The pink and pale green of the cherry blossoms beautifully decorate the yellowish cream white color of the Kiyomizu ware base. The rounded shape of the bowl gives an overall gentle impression and adds depth to the cherry