A matcha bowl designed by Japanese painter Mutsuko Kuwano, from the "Flowers of the Imperial Palace 12 Months Collection." May: Wisteria Flowers Matcha Bowl. Made by Mutsuko Kuwano This is a matcha bowl of "Flowers of the Imperial Palace: May - Wisteria." The weeping wisteria is painted across the entire surface of the bowl, giving it an elegant feel reminiscent of the Imperial Palace. It's a perfect design for seasonal tea ceremonies and the first use of the furo (a portable brazier used for tea ceremony) around May. The wisteria flower clusters are carefully depicted with soft colors, and the gold accents are elegant and gorgeous. There are no signs of the gold paint peeling, and it is a beautiful item with almost no signs of use. 【Size】 ・Height: Approximately 7.7cm ・Diameter: Approximately 12cm (※Please allow for some margin of error) 【Condition】 ・It appears to be almost unused. ・No box. ・No noticeable scratches or stains ・No peeling of gold paint ※Please understand that there may be minor scratches due to aging and storage. We appreciate your understanding if you are someone who understands the nature of items stored by individuals. ※Please check the condition in the photos. Immediate purchase is welcome. We will carefully pack and ship it. Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware), Kiyomizu-yaki (Kiyomizu ware), matcha bowl, Mutsuko Kuwano, May, early summer