Legendary Japanese Samurai Hero Matcha Bow

This matcha bowl, crafted by the renowned Kiyomizu-yaki and Kyo-yaki artisan Zensho Yamaoka, is a commemorative piece honoring Ryoma Sakamoto. The bowl features Sakamoto’s family crest at the front, complemented by bellflower motifs in the kasane-masu pattern.Though a master swordsman with licenses in both the Oguri and Hokushin Ittō-ryū styles, Ryoma relied on a pistol in battle, including the one he is said to have carried during the 1866 Teradaya Incident.The vivid overglaze painting on the white porcelain evokes the beauty of Japanese-style painting, showcasing the delicate brushwork unique to Kyo-yaki artisans. A finely crafted, exquisite matcha bowl celebrating one of Japan’s most iconic historical figures. Ryoma Sakamoto was a legendary samurai and reformer who helped modernize Japan in 1836〜1867. Dimensions:Width 12.5 cm ( in) × Height 7.7 cm ( in) About Kyo (Kiyomizu) WareKyo-yaki, also known as Kiyomizu-yaki, is a traditional style of pottery that originated in Kyoto over 400