{"title":"IKKO 一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"iko-greencristal-oribe","title":"IKKO一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 - 31.3cm rectangle Green Crystal Oribe Glaze.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIKKO (Kazuhiro Watanabe)\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTokoname 31.3cm rectangle Green Crystal Oribe Glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IT; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"IT\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IT; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"IT\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKiln: IKKO Kiln (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e一洸窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e– Ikko-gama)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArtist: Second-generation IKKO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e二代目\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e (Watanabe Kazuhiro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA medium, rounded corners, slight internal rim, cut feet. Green Oribe crystal glaze, Seal of IKKO underneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot has been used for a long time, hence the significant patina. The glaze is a transparent green called 'Oribe' with small crystals that have a black edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhere thick, such as at the bottom edge, the glaze is a turquoise blue. \u003cbr\u003eThis is mostly covered with patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeal-stamped by IKKO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e壹興\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e31.3 x 23.0 x 6.5cm (12⅜ x 9 x 2½in)\u003cbr\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e28.2 x 20.0 x 4.6cm (11⅛ x 7⅞ x 1¾in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: Good for the age, there are some very minor chips at the bottom edge of one foot, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bahnschrift, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehere is a 5-10mm dark mark on one long side, which is likely a paint splash or similar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eI have left it as it blends into the patina. This could be removed carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInformation about IKKO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIKKO (Katsuhiro Watanabe, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺勝洋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eContemporary Japanese Bonsai Ceramic Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko, the professional art name (gō, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e号\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) of Katsuhiro Watanabe (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺勝洋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), is a contemporary Japanese bonsai ceramicist based in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture—one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyō) and a center of traditional pottery production. He is widely recognised for his contributions to modern bonsai ceramics through the production of finely crafted, small to medium-sized bonsai pots that emphasise aesthetic refinement, functional balance, and continuity of traditional Japanese pottery techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBackground and Lineage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko was born into a family of distinguished potters. He is the son of Watanabe Shōzan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺松山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, real name Watanabe Shōzō \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺正三\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), a respected mid- to late-20th-century bonsai potter known for his unglazed works and mastery of classical forms. Under his father's tutelage, Ikko inherited both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the visual and philosophical principles underlying bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko’s work is characterised by its clean, elegant lines, precise form, and a restrained yet expressive approach to both glazed and unglazed finishes. His glazed pieces exhibit a sophisticated palette, often with soft blues, greens, and creams, while his unglazed works draw on Tokoname’s iron-rich clays and traditional firing methods to achieve subtle textures and warmth. His aesthetic sensibility is particularly attuned to the integration of pot and tree, a central concern in bonsai culture, where the container must both support and enhance the natural beauty of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eWorking primarily with Tokoname clay, Ikko employs traditional hand-building and slab construction techniques, and is known for his meticulous attention to wall thickness, foot shaping, and rim detail—features that are highly valued by bonsai practitioners for their visual and functional qualities. He frequently signs his work with the characters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Ikko), either incised or stamped, and may include a seal identifying his workshop or lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eLegacy and Reception:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko is regarded as one of the foremost living bonsai potters in Japan today. His works are highly sought after in both domestic and international bonsai communities, and are considered among the finest contemporary examples of bonsai ceramic art. Collectors prize his pots not only for their craftsmanship but also for their capacity to harmonize with a wide variety of bonsai species and styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThrough his practice, Ikko represents a continuation of the Watanabe family's ceramic legacy, while simultaneously advancing the field with his individual artistic vision and technical excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53133704986955,"sku":null,"price":263.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_8779_23c0decf-2f75-4393-a8be-4bb2b65126fa.jpg?v=1767719485"},{"product_id":"ikko-zoki-jun-glazed-oval-bowl","title":"IKKO一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 - 16.5cm oval Celadon Blue Glaze (青釉 – Seiyū)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIKKO一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 - \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; 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mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eKiln: IKKO Kiln (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e一洸窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e– Ikko-gama)\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Second-generation IKKO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e二代目\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e (Watanabe Kazuhiro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis beautifully formed oval bonsai pot is the work of Second-generation IKKO, Watanabe Kazuhiro (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e), a respected potter based in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e). Known for his balanced proportions and elegant glazing, IKKO demonstrates a quiet mastery in this subtly finished piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe pot is covered in a delicate celadon blue glaze (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e青釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e – seiyū), applied with consistency and restraint. The surface reveals subtle variations in tone, from soft sky blue to muted grey-blue, creating a tranquil and refined appearance. The glaze thins slightly at the edges and feet, revealing flashes of warm Tokoname red clay beneath—an intentional and traditional aesthetic choice that adds character and visual depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe form is a low, wide oval with gently tapering sides and a rounded rim. The pot rests on four small, cloud-shaped feet (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e雲足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e – kumo-ashi), carefully sculpted and fully glazed, with intentional bare spots where the piece was supported during firing. These subtle details reflect the hands-on craftsmanship and kiln tradition that define IKKO’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe underside features two neatly positioned drainage holes and a clearly impressed seal mark (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e落款\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e – rakkan) at the center, reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e壹興\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e. The seal is crisp and well-defined, providing clear attribution to the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMeasuring 16.5 x 12.5 x 4.3 cm (external dimensions), this piece is ideal for shohin bonsai (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e小品盆栽\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e), kusamono, or as part of an accent display (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e草もの\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e). It is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, or repairs. The glaze is smooth and clean, and the structure remains precise and undistorted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eContemporary Japanese Bonsai Ceramic Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko, the professional art name (gō, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e号\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) of Katsuhiro Watanabe (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡辺勝洋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), is a contemporary Japanese bonsai ceramicist based in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture—one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyō) and a center of traditional pottery production. He is widely recognised for his contributions to modern bonsai ceramics through the production of finely crafted, small to medium-sized bonsai pots that emphasise aesthetic refinement, functional balance, and continuity of traditional Japanese pottery techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBackground and Lineage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko was born into a family of distinguished potters. He is the son of Watanabe Shōzan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡辺松山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, real name Watanabe Shōzō \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡辺正三\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), a respected mid- to late-20th-century bonsai potter known for his unglazed works and mastery of classical forms. Under his father's tutelage, Ikko inherited both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the visual and philosophical principles underlying bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko’s work is characterised by its clean, elegant lines, precise form, and a restrained yet expressive approach to both glazed and unglazed finishes. His glazed pieces exhibit a sophisticated palette, often with soft blues, greens, and creams, while his unglazed works draw on Tokoname’s iron-rich clays and traditional firing methods to achieve subtle textures and warmth. His aesthetic sensibility is particularly attuned to the integration of pot and tree, a central concern in bonsai culture, where the container must both support and enhance the natural beauty of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eWorking primarily with Tokoname clay, Ikko employs traditional hand-building and slab construction techniques, and is known for his meticulous attention to wall thickness, foot shaping, and rim detail—features that are highly valued by bonsai practitioners for their visual and functional qualities. He frequently signs his work with the characters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Ikko), either incised or stamped, and may include a seal identifying his workshop or lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eLegacy and Reception:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko is regarded as one of the foremost living bonsai potters in Japan today. His works are highly sought after in both domestic and international bonsai communities and are considered among the finest contemporary examples of bonsai ceramic art. Collectors prize his pots not only for their craftsmanship but also for their capacity to harmonise with a wide variety of bonsai species and styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThrough his practice, Ikko represents a continuation of the Watanabe family's ceramic legacy, while simultaneously advancing the field with his individual artistic vision and technical excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53346704851275,"sku":"@pS80 k1186850767   182","price":187.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_3572.jpg?v=1757401779"},{"product_id":"ikko-kazuhiro-watanabe-一洸-常滑-31-3cm-rectangle","title":"IKKO一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 - 16.2cm rectangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIKKO 一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 -16.2cm rectangle indigo-toned blue glaze (藍釉 – aiyū) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"IT\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IT; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"IT\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IT; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKiln: IKKO Kiln (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e一洸窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e– Ikko-gama)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArtist: Second-generation IKKO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e二代目\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e (Watanabe Kazuhiro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis striking rectangular bonsai pot is the work of Second-generation IKKO, Watanabe Kazuhiro (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), one of the most respected contemporary potters in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). With a bold yet balanced aesthetic, this piece showcases IKKO’s deep understanding of form, function, and refined glazing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFinished in a rich indigo-toned blue glaze (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e藍釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e– aiyū), the surface carries a smooth, slightly lustrous quality. There is a subtle layering of colour visible in areas of reflected light, giving the pot depth and quiet vibrancy. The glaze thins naturally at the sharp upper rim and base edges, revealing touches of the underlying warm Tokoname clay—a small but important aesthetic element characteristic of high-quality kiln work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe form is clean and architectural, with straight, tapering sides, sharp interior corners, and a wide, flat rim. The pot stands on four squared block-style feet that lift the body with a sense of proportion and stability. As seen on the base, the feet are fully integrated into the structure and unglazed on the bottom, exposing the natural reddish clay and bearing traditional kiln marks from firing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThe underside is finished in the same blue glaze, a sign of thorough and complete craftsmanship. Two drainage holes are precisely cut and evenly spaced. At the centre is a sharply impressed square seal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e落款\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e rakkan), reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e壹興\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e, identifying the piece as an authentic work by Watanabe Kazuhiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe underside is finished in the same blue glaze, a sign of thorough and complete craftsmanship. Two drainage holes are precisely cut and evenly spaced. At the centre is a sharply impressed square seal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e落款\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e– rakkan), reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e壹興\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, identifying the piece as an authentic work by Watanabe Kazuhiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMeasuring 16.2 x 12 x 4.9 cm (external dimensions), this pot is ideal for shohin bonsai (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e小品盆栽\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), particularly suited to upright or formal-style trees, or as an elegant base for a kusamono or accent display (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e草もの\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The pot is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The glaze is even and intact, and the form remains true and precise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eContemporary Japanese Bonsai Ceramic Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko, the professional art name (gō, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e号\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) of Katsuhiro Watanabe (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡辺勝洋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), is a contemporary Japanese bonsai ceramicist based in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture—one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyō) and a center of traditional pottery production. He is widely recognised for his contributions to modern bonsai ceramics through the production of finely crafted, small to medium-sized bonsai pots that emphasise aesthetic refinement, functional balance, and continuity of traditional Japanese pottery techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBackground and Lineage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko was born into a family of distinguished potters. He is the son of Watanabe Shōzan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡辺松山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, real name Watanabe Shōzō \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e渡辺正三\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), a respected mid- to late-20th-century bonsai potter known for his unglazed works and mastery of classical forms. Under his father's tutelage, Ikko inherited both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the visual and philosophical principles underlying bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko’s work is characterised by its clean, elegant lines, precise form, and a restrained yet expressive approach to both glazed and unglazed finishes. His glazed pieces exhibit a sophisticated palette, often with soft blues, greens, and creams, while his unglazed works draw on Tokoname’s iron-rich clays and traditional firing methods to achieve subtle textures and warmth. His aesthetic sensibility is particularly attuned to the integration of pot and tree, a central concern in bonsai culture, where the container must both support and enhance the natural beauty of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eWorking primarily with Tokoname clay, Ikko employs traditional hand-building and slab construction techniques, and is known for his meticulous attention to wall thickness, foot shaping, and rim detail—features that are highly valued by bonsai practitioners for their visual and functional qualities. He frequently signs his work with the characters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Ikko), either incised or stamped, and may include a seal identifying his workshop or lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eLegacy and Reception:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko is regarded as one of the foremost living bonsai potters in Japan today. His works are highly sought after in both domestic and international bonsai communities and are considered among the finest contemporary examples of bonsai ceramic art. Collectors prize his pots not only for their craftsmanship but also for their capacity to harmonise with a wide variety of bonsai species and styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThrough his practice, Ikko represents a continuation of the Watanabe family's ceramic legacy, while simultaneously advancing the field with his individual artistic vision and technical excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53346999271755,"sku":"@pS r1194266478 183","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_3584.jpg?v=1757440495"},{"product_id":"ikko-kazuhiro-watanabe-一洸-常滑","title":"IKKO一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 - 13.2cm Octagonal 八角形","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; 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mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e) – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e -13.2cm Octagonal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e八角形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Bonsai Pot – Unglazed Purple Clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e紫泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e– Shidei) Signed | With Original Kiri-bako (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e桐箱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"IT\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IT; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"IT\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: IT; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKiln: IKKO Kiln (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e一洸窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e– Ikko-gama)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eArtist: Second-generation IKKO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e二代目\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e (Watanabe Kazuhiro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis exquisite octagonal bonsai pot is a refined example of the work of Second-generation IKKO, Watanabe Kazuhiro (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e渡邉一弘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e), whose kiln in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e) is widely respected for producing high-quality, unglazed ceramics. Crafted from Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e紫泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e (shidei – purple clay), this pot features a tight, sandy texture and a rich, earthy tone that highlights the natural beauty of the clay without the use of glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe form is distinctly formal and architectural, with eight sharply defined panels converging into a gracefully flared rim (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e外縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e– gai-en). The pot sits atop four elegantly stepped feet (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e雲足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e – kumo-ashi), each perfectly integrated into the geometry of the octagonal base. On the underside, the attention to detail continues with two symmetrical drainage holes and a deeply impressed rakkan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e落款\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e) bearing the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Bahnschrift; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003es seal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e壹興\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e. This combination of precision, balance, and simplicity is characteristic of IKKO’s unglazed work and reflects a mastery of both form and function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIncluded with the pot is the original kiri-bako (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e桐箱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e – paulownia wood box), custom fitted and bearing the artist’s hand-brushed calligraphy and red seal on the lid. The inscription reads: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常泥外縁八角鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e (Jōdei gai-en hakkaku-bachi), describing the pot as an unglazed purple clay, flared-rim octagonal bonsai container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMeasuring 13.2 x 13.2 x 6.2 cm (external dimensions), this piece is perfectly suited for Shohin bonsai (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e小品盆栽\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e), or as a centrepiece in a formal kusamono or accent display (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e草もの\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e). The pot is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pot will be securely packaged and shipped with its original kiri-bako and protective materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eContemporary Japanese Bonsai Ceramic Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko, the professional art name (gō, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e号\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) of Katsuhiro Watanabe (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺勝洋\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), is a contemporary Japanese bonsai ceramicist based in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture—one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyō) and a center of traditional pottery production. He is widely recognised for his contributions to modern bonsai ceramics through the production of finely crafted, small to medium-sized bonsai pots that emphasise aesthetic refinement, functional balance, and continuity of traditional Japanese pottery techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBackground and Lineage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko was born into a family of distinguished potters. He is the son of Watanabe Shōzan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺松山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, real name Watanabe Shōzō \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e渡辺正三\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), a respected mid- to late-20th-century bonsai potter known for his unglazed works and mastery of classical forms. Under his father's tutelage, Ikko inherited both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the visual and philosophical principles underlying bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko’s work is characterised by its clean, elegant lines, precise form, and a restrained yet expressive approach to both glazed and unglazed finishes. His glazed pieces exhibit a sophisticated palette, often with soft blues, greens, and creams, while his unglazed works draw on Tokoname’s iron-rich clays and traditional firing methods to achieve subtle textures and warmth. His aesthetic sensibility is particularly attuned to the integration of pot and tree, a central concern in bonsai culture, where the container must both support and enhance the natural beauty of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMaterials and Techniques:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eWorking primarily with Tokoname clay, Ikko employs traditional hand-building and slab construction techniques, and is known for his meticulous attention to wall thickness, foot shaping, and rim detail—features that are highly valued by bonsai practitioners for their visual and functional qualities. He frequently signs his work with the characters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e一洸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Ikko), either incised or stamped, and may include a seal identifying his workshop or lineage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eLegacy and Reception:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIkko is regarded as one of the foremost living bonsai potters in Japan today. His works are highly sought after in both domestic and international bonsai communities and are considered among the finest contemporary examples of bonsai ceramic art. 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The piece reflects Ikko’s characteristic balance of precision, restraint, and functionality, qualities that have made his work highly regarded among collectors and practitioners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eThe pot is finished in a soft celadon-blue glaze (青釉 – seiyu), presenting a calm, milky blue tone with subtle variation across the surface. Fine speckling and gentle tonal shifts are visible under natural light, lending depth and quiet character without distracting from the clean, disciplined form. The glaze thins naturally along the rim edge and lower contours, subtly revealing hints of the iron-rich Tokoname clay beneath—an intentional and valued aesthetic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003eThe form is clean and architectural, with straight, gently tapering sides and crisp corners that give the pot a contemporary presence. A wide, flat rim frames the planting area, providing visual stability and practical usability. The pot stands on four integral cut feet (切足 – kiri-ashi), formed directly from the body rather than applied or recessed. Shallow stepped cut-outs between the feet create lift and shadow beneath the pot while maintaining a strong, grounded profile. The contact surfaces are left unglazed, exposing the warm reddish Tokoname clay and subtle kiln marks from firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eThe underside is partially glazed, with deliberate wiping around the drainage areas and base recesses, reflecting careful finishing and traditional kiln practice. Two drainage holes are cleanly cut and evenly spaced. At the centre of the base is a sharply impressed square seal (落款 – rakkan) reading 一洸, confirming the piece as an authentic work by Ikko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003eMeasuring 15.0 × 11.0 × 4.0 cm externally, this pot is well suited for shohin bonsai (小品盆栽), particularly upright or formal compositions, as well as refined kusamono or accent plantings (草もの). The pot is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. The glaze remains intact and even, and the form is true and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 15.0 × 11.0 × 4.0 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 12.7 × 8.7 × 3.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003eFree shipping to mainland UK on this pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56347871084875,"sku":"@P!o1192457317-105","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9590.jpg?v=1768941813"},{"product_id":"ikko-一洸-watanabe-kazuhiro-渡邉一弘-常滑-15-4cm-rectangle","title":"IKKO 一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘) – 常滑 - 15.4cm Rectangular Yakishime 焼締め \/ Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市 (Tokoname-yaki 常滑焼)\u003cbr data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eKiln: IKKO 一洸\u003cbr data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\"\u003ePotter: (Ikko 一洸) Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘 \u003cbr data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eBase bears the impressed square seal (角印 \/ 落款印) of Ikko Watanabe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eA refined Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eIKKO 一洸 (Watanabe Kazuhiro 渡邉一弘)\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in Tokoname and finished in a deep iron-brown yakishime clay. The form is a well-balanced rectangular shape with softly rounded corners (角丸長方), giving the pot a calm and dignified presence suitable for both conifer and deciduous compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eThe rim is broad and clean, with a clearly defined stepped inner rim (内縁・段縁) that frames the planting area and enhances visual balance (均整). The body shows a gentle outward curve, providing good soil volume while maintaining a low, grounded profile. The unglazed surface reveals a fine clay texture and natural variation from firing, with subtle interior toning that has developed into a pleasing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003ekeshiki 景色\u003c\/strong\u003e over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eThe pot is supported by four sculpted feet with delicate scroll-style carving (唐草風の彫り足), lifting the container elegantly from the bench and adding a traditional decorative element. 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