{"title":"Small Pots ( Shito (糸東) and Mame (豆) )","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMame (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e豆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Up to 10 cm (approximately 4 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShito (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e糸東\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e Up to 5 cm (approximately 2 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"333","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 4.9cm Demon Mame NOT for SALE!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eI consider Bigei’s pots as collectables, as the only ones we can obtain are those in warehouses, some collectors' collections, and the ones that become available second-hand.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBIGEI, Tokoname. 4.9cm. Demon Mame, unglazed. \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';\"\u003eProduct Details: .\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"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-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eKiln: BIGEI 美芸\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePotter: Master and Founder BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ)\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\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExternal measurements: 4.9 x 2.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eBigei, whose real name is Hirata Atsumi, is a renowned Tokoname bonsai potter, known for his distinctive and popular bonsai pots, particularly his shaded vermilion (shudei) and glazed pieces. \u003cbr\u003eThe last information we had from 2017 was that Bigei occasionally makes pots only for himself and some friends.\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\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHe was born in 1939 and began his pottery journey in 1958. He has kindly shared his story. And not as glamorous as some might tell:\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\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eBigei is one of the few remaining who have lived throughout the whole period of the ”golden days” of bonsai pots in Tokoname. When he arrived at Tokoname in 1969, he was treated tough by the people in the trade. First of all, he came from out of town, and second, he didn’t come from a family of potters. His father was a carpenter. However, Bigei wanted to work with ceramics, so as a young man, he set off to Tokoname and received an apprenticeship at a large pottery, where he worked for food and shelter for four years without receiving any pay. But slowly, he worked his way up, and in 1976, he opened his own studio. He is today the only one who has worked his way, from nothing, to become a well-known potter by his own two hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eRef:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.holvilabonsaipot.com\/single-post\/2017\/12\/02\/bigei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\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\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eBigei is also known for his painted pots, produced under the Sansui name, which feature landscapes and other decorative elements. He is highly respected in the bonsai world for his craftsmanship and artistic vision, especially in the realm of shohin (small) bonsai pots. \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\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 19.5pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eBelow is more information about Bigei:\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\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eBigei's Style:\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';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eBigei is particularly recognised for his distinctive vermilion (shudei) pots, often featuring a beautiful burnished finish. He also creates glazed pots and incorporates decorative elements, such as nail carvings, sketches, and relief work, into his designs. \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\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eSansui Pots:\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';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eUnder the Sansui name, Bigei produces painted pots featuring intricate water and mountain (Sansui) landscapes. \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\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e·\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eSpecialisation in Shohin:\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';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eBigei is highly regarded for his expertise in crafting shohin bonsai pots, particularly the shaded vermillion ones. \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\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\"\u003evermilion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52727030120779,"sku":"c1180477441   78","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_3772.jpg?v=1757668583"},{"product_id":"ishida-shoseki-white-porcelain-early-work","title":"1st Generation ISHIDA SHOSEKI 石田 祥石,  White Porcelain 8cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e1st Generation ISHIDA SHOSEKI, White Porcelain 8cm, early work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Imari (\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伊万里市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: SHOSEKI \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祥石\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: 1st Generation ISHIDA SHOSEKI \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石田\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','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祥石\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';\"\u003eSquare Porcelain Bonsai Pot by First-Generation Ishida Shoseki (\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石田\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祥石\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';\"\u003eThis small square bonsai pot, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e8cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in width and \u003cstrong\u003e5.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height, is the work of First-Generation Ishida Shoseki, a distinguished Japanese potter renowned for his finely crafted porcelain vessels. Formed with precise geometry, the walls rise with a gentle outward flare from a slightly recessed base, supported by four integral corner feet that impart a sense of lightness and elevation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe porcelain body is thin-walled yet robust, demonstrating Shoseki’s technical mastery in shaping and firing this challenging medium. Its surface presents a clean, luminous white, subtly modulated by the firing process, and entirely devoid of overt decoration — an aesthetic choice that emphasizes proportion, contour, and purity of form. The underside bears the impressed seal “\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祥石\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e” (Shoseki), serving as both signature and authentication. Its refined presence and restrained elegance make it particularly well suited for shohin bonsai display, where the pot’s quiet refinement can complement the tree without visual competition.\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';\"\u003eIshida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eShoseki: History \u0026amp; Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eBorn in 1925, Ishida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eShoseki embarked on her journey as a bonsai potter comparatively late in life. It wasn't until 1969, at around 50 years old, that she began crafting bonsai containers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eShe apprenticed under a professional potter named \u003cstrong\u003eBunsho\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eImari,\u003c\/strong\u003e where she honed wheel-throwing techniques. Later, she refined her painting skills under \u003cstrong\u003eMiyazaki Tosato \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eShoseki’s artistic style beautifully marries classical Imari-style figure painting and geometric designs with a delicate, feminine sensibility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eShe passed away in 2005, at the height of her popularity, particularly among Shohin bonsai collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRef: Japanese Bonsai Pots Blogtrunghongmon.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAspect\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBirth – Death\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e1925 – 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eStarted Pottery\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eAround 1969 (age ~50)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTraining\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003eWheel throwing under Bunsho (Imari); painting under Miyazaki Tosato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Style\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eClassical Imari geometric and figurative motifs, with a feminine flair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eNotable Production\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003eEarly unpainted glazed pots (1970–1974); later highly detailed painted pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collectability\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003ePopular among Shohin enthusiasts; collectable,\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ebut the market remains niche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53131336122699,"sku":"@pS23  x1180569656","price":163.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9955.jpg?v=1754840195"},{"product_id":"aoka","title":"AOKA, Shito-Size Bonsai Pot, 4.0cm, Square, Lapis Lazuli Glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eAOKA, Shito-Size Bonsai Pot, 4.0cm, Square, Lapis Lazuli Glaze\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eProduct Details:\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: #191919;\"\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eKiln: AOKA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: #191919;\"\u003e青香\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003ePotter: Unknown AOKA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: #191919;\"\u003e青香\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eThis bonsai pot, crafted by the esteemed Japanese pot maker AOKA, represents the Shito size category—the smallest classification in the traditional bonsai sizing system. Measuring precisely 4 centimetres by 4 centimetres, the pot exemplifies miniature scale artistry, requiring both technical precision and refined aesthetic sensibility. \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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eThe standout feature of this pot is its Lapis Lazuli blue glaze, a deep, saturated blue reminiscent of the semi-precious stone. This rich glaze adds a jewel-like quality to the piece and contrasts beautifully with the organic textures and hues of miniature bonsai foliage. The blue tone evokes calmness and depth, harmonizing with the contemplative aesthetic of traditional bonsai display.\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eStamped with the seal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; color: #191919;\"\u003e青香\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eMeasurements (External): 4cm sq\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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eCondition: Excellent condition, \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: 'Segoe UI'; color: #191919;\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53167337144651,"sku":"@pS19  n1171700940  36","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7116.jpg?v=1764053953"},{"product_id":"litlegreen","title":"YOZAN  耀山Tokoname 9.2cm Rectangular Green Oribe Glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eYOZAN, Tokoname Green Glaze9.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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\u003cstrong\u003e常滑市\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: YOZAN (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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耀山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: YOZAN\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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耀山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eReal name ( Masakazu Shimizu \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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清水\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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e正\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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';\"\u003eThis Mame \u003cb\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糸東 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003epot features a rectangular form with upright walls and clean, sharply defined lines, conveying a sense of balance and precision. The corners are square and unrounded, further emphasising the geometric discipline of the form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eIs resting on cut-edged corner feet (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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隅切り足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, sumikiri-ashi), is finished in a rich Oribe glaze, named after Furuta Oribe (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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古田織部\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), a 16th-century tea master and tastemaker. This glaze is traditionally associated with Japanese ceramics and is prized for its deep, mossy green hues with subtle variation and pooling, often giving a natural, almost landscape-like quality to the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 3.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot has been stamped by: Yozan \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耀山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\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';\"\u003eReal Name: Shimizu Masakazu ( \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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清水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cstrong\u003e正 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), better known by his studio name Youzan or Yōzan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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耀山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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';\"\u003eHe began crafting bonsai pots relatively later in life, starting around 1963–1964 at the age of approximately 41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e52, after a career as a mold-making craftsman in Tokoname, a prominent ceramic centre in Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Contributions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eYozan is celebrated for pioneering vivid and innovative glazed bonsai pots, particularly in reds and blues—a notable departure from traditional unglazed Tokoname ware \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHis work often features hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003epressed circular bowls, lending a distinctive organic feel and refined texture; the red glazes are especially popular among collectors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHe is credited with launching the Yōzan kiln, laying the foundation for his family's pottery legacy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHis son, Shimizu Hideaki, is a well-regarded potter working under the name Eimei. Hideaki continues the artistic lineage with innovative glaze work and forms, often exhibiting at bonsai exhibitions and gaining recognition for his craftsmanship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRecognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eWithin bonsai and pottery communities, Yozan\/Eimei are frequently mentioned as leading figures in modern glazed bonsai pottery. His transition from utilitarian mold work to expressive ceramics demonstrates both technical mastery and creative evolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53189112594763,"sku":"@pS19  f1179084266     35","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_0980.jpg?v=1755326939"},{"product_id":"totsui","title":"Uematsu Tosui (Pre-1959), Rectangular Mame Pot","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"ES\" style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-ansi-language: ES;\"\u003eUematsu Tosui (Pre-1959), Rectangular Mame Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: Tosui kiln (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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陶翠窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: Uematsu Tosui (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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植松陶翠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) – Pre-1959 Tosui kiln)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot was sold to me by a Japanese collector, a rare and refined mame bonsai pot by Uematsu Tosui (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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植松陶翠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), the original creator behind the Tosui kiln (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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陶翠窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) before 1959. Likely rooted in the Tokoname ceramic tradition, this piece reflects the subtle, minimalist aesthetic of early Showa-period Japanese bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis unglazed rectangular pot is meticulously crafted with distinctive recessed vertical grooves running from the raised lip down through the slightly recessed stepped feet, adding both structure and vertical movement to the form. A delicate lower band encircles the body, mirroring the visual rhythm of the lip and enhancing the piece’s overall balance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe lip itself is accented with a refined raised border, giving the piece a quiet strength and completing its shibui (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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渋い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) design — understated yet deeply elegant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAn excellent example of early 20th-century Japanese bonsai pottery — ideal for collectors or display with mame and shohin bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe base is impressed with Tosui  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\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底部印あり\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 11.5 × 8.3 × 4.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: Excellent for the age,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eOf note is a minor internal chip along the rim, visible only upon close inspection from the interior and imperceptible from the exterior. This inconspicuous flaw does not detract from the aesthetic or functional integrity of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53190906380619,"sku":"h1185599177 50","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_1238.jpg?v=1755348169"},{"product_id":"yozan-s53","title":"EIMEI 英明 (Hideaki Shimizu 清水秀明) - 常滑- 9.5cm oval, lapis lazuli glazed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eEIMEI, Tokoname, Oval, lapis lazuli glazed 9.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKiln: YOZAN (\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耀山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003ePotter: EIMEI \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英明\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e real name ( Hideaki Shimizu )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA refined mame-sized bonsai pot by esteemed Tokoname artist Eimei (\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英明\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), known for his award-winning glazes and lineage from the renowned Yōzan Kiln (\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耀山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The pot features an elegant oval form with a deep lapis lazuli glaze (\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瑠璃釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) on the upper section and a translucent band around the lower portion, subtly revealing the natural reddish Tokoname clay. This two-tone glazing creates a sophisticated contrast while showcasing the clay body beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe base is impressed with the official Yōzan kiln mark (\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耀山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and Eimei’s personal seal (\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英明\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) inside an oval hanko (\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判子\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: 9.5 x 8.1 x 3.0cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: New! limited quantity...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtist Background: Hideaki Shimizu (Eimei)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHideaki Shimizu, widely known by his potter name Eimei (\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英明\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), is the son and successor of the celebrated Yōzan (\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耀山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) kiln, founded by his father, Masakazu Shimizu (\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清水正和\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';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYōzan was a pioneering figure—dubbed \"The King of glaze\"—who in the 1960s courageously introduced richly glazed bonsai pots into the then largely unglazed Tokoname bonsai market\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Bahnschrift, 'sans-serif'; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEimei is recognized as a rising star in the bonsai pottery world. He trained at the Tokoname Ceramics Technology Center, gravitating toward innovative glaze work over the last several decades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHis creations have earned him prestigious awards, notably in the small bowl category at the renowned Gafu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eten exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Innovation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRenowned for vibrant, modern drip glazes (often referred to as \"drippy glazes\") and lively forms, Eimei pushes the aesthetic boundaries of Tokoname-yaki while honoring tradition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTokoname City is one of Japan’s “Six Ancient Kilns,” with a pottery tradition stretching over a millennium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eYUKIMONO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBonsai pottery began flourishing there in the late 19th century and came into its own during the Taishō and early Shōwa eras, especially through innovations in shape, clay, and glazing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eYUKIMONO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMasakazu Shimizu (Yōzan) played a transformative role in post\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Cambria Math';\"\u003e‑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ewar Tokoname pottery. By introducing richly glazed bonsai vessels—and pursuing experimental glazes like oxblood red (Shinsha) and his personal version of Namako—he helped redefine the local bonsai aesthetic and inspired many potters to explore glazing techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53191048659275,"sku":"@pS53 d1186083421     46","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7119.jpg?v=1764054405"},{"product_id":"begei-hirata-atsumi-常滑","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 9.5cm Round, Unglazed Carved.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei, Tokoname, 9.5 x 9.5 x 3.8cm round, unglazed, carved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details: \u003cstrong\u003eNot For Sale!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: Bigei Kiln (\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美芸窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: \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;\"\u003eBIGEI \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; 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;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e美芸\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 (Hirata Atsumi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; 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;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e平田あつみ\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) \u003c\/span\u003e\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';\"\u003eA highly refined, small round bonsai pot (\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丸鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e marubachi) by master potter Bigei (\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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). This piece exemplifies Bigei’s late-period decorative style, featuring a precisely hand-carved surface with vertical fluting and fine crosshatching (\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彫文様\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e chō mon'yō) around the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe darkened surface, possibly a reduction-fired shudei (\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朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) red clay, takes on a rich umber-black tone (\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焦げ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e shudei) that subtly shifts with light. The carved pattern provides depth and visual texture without overwhelming the pot’s soft, compressed form — a superb example of \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調和\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e chōwa (harmony) between decoration and restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe pot is compact with a slightly compressed profile and elegant taper from rim to base. It rests on two low, stepped cut feet (\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段切り足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e dan-kiri ashi), providing both aesthetic lift and excellent stability. The piece blends traditional Tokoname craftsmanship with a refined, modern feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot is ideal for shohin bonsai (\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小品盆栽\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), especially accent trees or kusamono (\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草物\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), where the pot should quietly support and elevate the planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e9.5 x 3.8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Lightly used with a soft natural patina (\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古艶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kotsuya) forming on the surface. No chips, cracks, or restoration. Minor water or mineral traces may be visible, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSigned on the base with the hand-carved mark \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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Bigei), confirming its origin from Tokoname master potter Hirata Atsumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAbout Bigei (Hirata Atsumi, \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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \/ \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平田あつみ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei, real name Hirata Atsumi, is one of Tokoname’s most respected bonsai potters. Known for his distinctive vermilion (shudei \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朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and elegant glazed pieces, he is especially revered in the shohin bonsai world for his craftsmanship and quiet artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBorn in 1939, Bigei began his ceramic career in 1958. He moved to Tokoname in 1969 with no family background in pottery — his father was a carpenter — and began a tough apprenticeship at a large kiln, working for four years for only food and shelter. Despite the hardships and being an outsider, Bigei persevered, eventually establishing his own studio in 1976. He is the only well-known Tokoname potter to have built his reputation entirely through independent effort, rising from nothing — \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徒手空拳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e toshukūken (with bare hands).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAs of the last known update in 2017, Bigei had reduced production, making pots only for himself or close friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAdditional Notes on Bigei’s Work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei is most known for his shaded vermilion (shudei) unglazed pieces, often finished with burnishing (\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磨き\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e migaki). He also creates glazed works with deep character, often decorated with nail carving (\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釘彫り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kugibori), brush sketches, and reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSansui Pots (\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山水鉢\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';\"\u003eUnder the name Sansui (\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山水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), Bigei produces painted pots with traditional Chinese-style mountain and water landscapes (\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山水画\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e sansuiga), often in ink or enamel glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eShohin Specialization (\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小品盆栽鉢\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';\"\u003eBigei’s work in the shohin scale is particularly admired. His attention to proportion and surface finish makes his small pots prized for high-level bonsai display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eReference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHolvila Bonsai Pot Interview with Bigei (2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAn excellent interview that captures his story, artistic integrity, and the challenges he overcame during the “golden days” of Tokoname bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53359317221707,"sku":"@pS37 c1182927705 44","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7117.jpg?v=1764054083"},{"product_id":"lin-taoque","title":"HAYASHI TŌJAKU 陶雀  – 常滑 - 6.01cm Rectangular Horse motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTojaku\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陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Hayashi Tojaku \/ \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本名\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e: \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林\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \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忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, 1935–) – \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常滑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e -6.01cm Rectangular Horse motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details: In my collection, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ebut you can make me an offer...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: – Tojaku\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: \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林陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Hayashi Tōjaku \/ \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本名\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林\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忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, born 1935)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eForm: Rectangular (\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長方形鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, chōhōkei-bachi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eClay: Unglazed Tokoname clay (\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無釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, muyū)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA fine artisan-made rectangular bonsai pot (\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長方形鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), unglazed, with detailed \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彫刻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (chokoku) decoration. One side depicts a horse in motion, the other a calm, standing horse alongside the zodiac character \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午\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (uma – horse), symbolizing both vitality and composure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe natural \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土肌\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (tsuchihada – clay surface) has a refined, subdued texture that enhances its elegant presence. Its compact size makes it ideal for shohin (\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小品\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) or mame (\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豆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) bonsai, or as a display accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eOn the base is Tojaku’s impressed \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方形印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (hokei-in – square seal) reading \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陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Tojaku). This seal is one of the defining features of his authentic works, confirming provenance and adding collector value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot embodies Tojaku’s artistry: small yet powerful, blending \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機能美\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (kinobi – functional beauty) with expressive detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e6.01 × 4.3 × 2.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: Excellent!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eOn the underside is an impressed square seal (\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方形印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e hokei-in), pressed neatly into the clay. The seal reads \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陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Tojaku)The characters are in \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篆書体\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (tensho-tai – seal script style), with slightly rounded strokes, typical of Tojaku’s impressed marks. The seal is set within a recessed square border, clearly legible and well-struck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFor collectors, this seal is a primary mark of authenticity, confirming the pot as an original by \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林陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Hayashi Tojaku).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExtended Biography \/ \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作家について\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';\"\u003eHayashi Tojaku — \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林陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (\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陶号\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e: \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陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, \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本名\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e: \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林\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \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忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, 1935\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年\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \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京都生まれ\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';\"\u003eHayashi Tojaku was born in 1935 in Kyoto. Known under his art name \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陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Tojaku), his real name was Hayashi Tadashi (\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林\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \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忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). He became one of the pioneering makers of mame (\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豆鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and shohin (\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小品鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) bonsai pots in the Kansai (\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関西\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eWith a background in casting and applied crafts, he brought an unusual level of precision and creativity to small bonsai containers. Around the early 1970s, Tojaku dedicated himself fully to bonsai pot production. His works include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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彫刻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (chokoku – carved reliefs) of animals, symbols, and landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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染付\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (sometsuke – underglaze blue porcelain) and painted motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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辰砂釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (tensha \/ cinnabar red glazes) and natural \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土物\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (tsuchimono – unglazed clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTojaku was admired for giving character and personality to small containers, balancing \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実用\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (jitsuyo – function) with \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芸術性\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (geijutsusei – artistry). His pots are considered refined examples of \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小品美\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (shohin-bi – beauty in miniature).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHe also taught and influenced other artisans, notably Wajaku (\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和雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), who carried on the Kansai small-pot tradition. Many dealers today confirm that Tojaku has passed away, though exact records of his death are not clearly documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCollectors prize his pieces for their rarity, craftsmanship, and for the distinctive \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作印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (sakuin – maker’s mark) impressed on the base.\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","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367436083531,"sku":"m1184399680   500not","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_3838.jpg?v=1758376676"},{"product_id":"horsy","title":"HAYASHI TŌJAKU 陶雀  – 常滑 - 10.4cm Rectangular bamboo-basket motif (竹編み文様, take-ami monyo","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details: In my collection, but you can make me an offer...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: – Tojaku\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: \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林陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Hayashi Tōjaku \/ \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本名\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林\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忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, born 1935)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eForm: Rectangular (\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長方形鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, chōhōkei-bachi)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eClay: Unglazed Tokoname clay (\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無釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, muyū)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA finely crafted vintage Japanese bonsai pot by Hayashi Tōjaku of Tokoname, executed in a compact rectangular form with strong, architectural balance. The pot features a recessed interior rim (\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内縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, uchi-fuchi) that enhances planting stability and visual depth. The walls rise cleanly with straight, disciplined lines, while the exterior is accented by a pierced bamboo-basket motif (\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竹編み文様\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, take-ami monyō) carved in low relief, a design that adds rhythm and refinement without overwhelming the form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe clay body is a warm, earthy Tokoname shudei-toned stoneware with a slightly grogged texture (\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砂気のある素地\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, sunake no aru soji). Over time, the surface has developed a natural, subdued patina (\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古色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, koshoku), giving the pot a quiet sense of age and dignity. The rim is subtly defined, creating a gentle lip (\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口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, kōen) that frames the composition and contributes to a powerful yet restrained presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe base shows carefully cut stepped feet (\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段足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, dan-ashi) that lift the pot with confidence while maintaining stability. Two round drainage holes (\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水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, mizunuki-ana) are neatly finished, suitable for both drainage and wiring, reflecting Tōjaku’s practical understanding of bonsai cultivation. The underside bears the impressed square seal \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「陶雀」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, confirming authorship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eOverall, this pot expresses Tokoname’s hallmark balance of utility and aesthetics, making it particularly well-suited for shohin or small chuhin bonsai, especially deciduous species or refined literati compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e10.4 × 8.1 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOn the underside is an impressed square seal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e方形印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ehokei-in), pressed neatly into the clay. The seal reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (Tojaku)The characters are in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e篆書体\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (tensho-tai – seal script style), with slightly rounded strokes, typical of Tojaku’s impressed marks. The seal is set within a recessed square border, clearly legible and well-struck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFor collectors, this seal is a primary mark of authenticity, confirming the pot as an original by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e林陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (Hayashi Tojaku).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eExtended Biography \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e作家について\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHayashi Tojaku — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e林陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e陶号\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e本名\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e林\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e, 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e年\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e京都生まれ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHayashi Tojaku was born in 1935 in Kyoto. Known under his art name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e陶雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (Tojaku), his real name was Hayashi Tadashi (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e林\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e忠\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e). He became one of the pioneering makers of mame (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e豆鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e) and shohin (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e小品鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e) bonsai pots in the Kansai (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e関西\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e) region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWith a background in casting and applied crafts, he brought an unusual level of precision and creativity to small bonsai containers. Around the early 1970s, Tojaku dedicated himself fully to bonsai pot production. His works include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e彫刻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (chokoku – carved reliefs) of animals, symbols, and landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e染付\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (sometsuke – underglaze blue porcelain) and painted motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e辰砂釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (tensha \/ cinnabar red glazes) and natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e土物\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (tsuchimono – unglazed clay).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTojaku was admired for giving character and personality to small containers, balancing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e実用\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (jitsuyo – function) with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e芸術性\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (geijutsusei – artistry). His pots are considered refined examples of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e小品美\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (shohin-bi – beauty in miniature).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHe also taught and influenced other artisans, notably Wajaku (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e和雀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e), who carried on the Kansai small-pot tradition. Many dealers today confirm that Tojaku has passed away, though exact records of his death are not clearly documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCollectors prize his pieces for their rarity, craftsmanship, and for the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; 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; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e作印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e (sakuin – maker’s mark) impressed on the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367506436427,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7240.jpg?v=1766082116"},{"product_id":"x1183500315","title":"SHINZAN (信山) - 常滑 – 10.6cm ( Iron-Sand Glaze ) Mame Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-Sand Glaze \u003cem data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eMame\u003c\/em\u003e Bonsai Pot by Shinzan (信山)\u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname (常滑市)\u003cbr data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinzan Kiln (信山窯)\u003cbr data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"443\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinzan (信山)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eAn exquisite \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"549\"\u003ehandcrafted Japanese \u003cem data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"531\"\u003emame\u003c\/em\u003e bonsai pot (豆鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e by the respected Tokoname potter \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eShinzan (信山)\u003c\/strong\u003e..\u003cbr data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eThis small masterpiece reflects the quiet discipline and aesthetic purity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eTokoname-yaki (常滑焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Japan’s oldest and most celebrated ceramic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eThe pot features a beautifully textured \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eiron-sand glaze (鉄砂釉, tetsusa yū)\u003c\/strong\u003e that transitions seamlessly from deep brown to muted olive-green, enriched with natural mineral speckling. The glaze surface displays a subtle \u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003epatina (錆, sabi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, formed over years of use, revealing the pot’s history and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eform (形, katachi)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a shallow, soft \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eround bowl (丸鉢, marubachi)\u003c\/strong\u003e — possesses a rolled lip and delicately incised feet, providing both stability and visual refinement. The clay body is coarse and groggy, enhancing the organic feel that defines Shinzan’s aesthetic.\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eOn the base, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eimpressed Shinzan seal (信山印)\u003c\/strong\u003e is clearly visible, an authentic mark of his kiln. The pot is fully functional, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003ecentral drainage hole (排水穴, haisui ana)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003etwo wiring holes (針金穴, harigane ana)\u003c\/strong\u003e for proper bonsai anchoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eDimensions (外寸):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e10.6 cm × 4.4 cm (high)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eMame size (豆鉢)\u003c\/em\u003e classification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eCondition (状態):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eExcellent (非常に良い)\u003c\/strong\u003e — No cracks, chips, or repairs. The surface exhibits refined \u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eaging (経年変化, keinen-henka)\u003c\/strong\u003e and glaze depth, characteristic of authentic vintage Tokoname ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eA refined \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eShinzan \u003cem data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003emame\u003c\/em\u003e bonsai pot (信山豆鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact yet rich in presence.\u003cbr data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eThe interplay between its earthy iron-sand glaze and simple bowl form embodies \u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003ewabi-sabi (侘寂)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the quiet beauty of imperfection and time.\u003cbr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003eThis piece harmonizes strength and subtlety, ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003emame or shohin bonsai (豆盆栽・小品盆栽)\u003c\/strong\u003e such as black pine (\u003cem data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003ekuromatsu\u003c\/em\u003e, 黒松), juniper (\u003cem data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eshinpaku\u003c\/em\u003e, 真柏), or accent plants (\u003cem data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003ekusamono\u003c\/em\u003e, 草物).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eIt captures the spirit of Tokoname ceramics — \u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003ebalance (調和, chōwa)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003ehumility (謙虚, kenkyō)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003ecraftsmanship (職人技, shokunin-waza)\u003c\/strong\u003e — distilled into a work of miniature perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003eCollector’s Note (コレクターズノート):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003eHighly sought after among \u003cem data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003emame\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eshohin\u003c\/em\u003e collectors, Shinzan’s works are praised for their tactile glaze, balance of form, and the emotional warmth they bring to small-scale bonsai displays.\u003cbr data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eThis particular piece — with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003edeep iron-sand glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eelegantly proportioned silhouette\u003c\/strong\u003e — exemplifies the artistry that has made Shinzan one of the most collectible contemporary Tokoname potters.\u003cbr data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003eA museum-quality example of fine Japanese \u003cem data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003emame\u003c\/em\u003e pottery, ready to grace any high-level bonsai collection or exhibition display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53434733101387,"sku":"@pS39 x1183500315   51","price":61.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_4231.jpg?v=1758376148"},{"product_id":"k1105749677","title":"Yamafusa’s Wife (Housyu Otorifune) – 常滑 –  8.9cm Square Cream Glazed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003e常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; 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font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e Japan, Kyoto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e京都\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr data-end=\"196\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"196\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln Lineage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyō-yaki \/ Kiyomizu-yaki (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e京焼・清水焼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Heian Kōsen (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e平安香泉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, Hashimoto Yoshikazu \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e橋本義一\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, 1933–2014)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA vintage, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by Heian Kōsen, executed in a refined rectangular form with softly rounded corners. The overall silhouette is calm and grounded, reflecting the Kyoto aesthetic emphasis on balance, restraint, and structural harmony rather than overt decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe walls rise in a straight, composed profile and terminate in a clearly defined internal rim (uchibuchi \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内縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), which strengthens the form while providing a controlled visual frame for the planting. The exterior surface is fully worked with a fine, uniform texture reminiscent of samehada-chō \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鮫肌調\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, lending the pot a tactile, stone-like presence and enhancing its sense of age and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe unglazed body reveals an iron-rich clay that has matured beautifully over time, developing a deep, natural patina (keika \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経過\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) through decades of use and handling. Subtle tonal variation across the surface adds visual richness without disrupting the pot’s quiet authority. A low basal area (kiban \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基盤\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) anchors the form, reinforcing stability and visual weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe pot stands on subtly recessed, rounded stepped-style feet (marumi o obita dan-ashi fū no hikikomi-ashi \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丸みを帯びた段足風の引き込み足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), hand-formed from the base mass rather than sharply cut. The step transition is implied rather than explicit, softened and absorbed into the body of the pot. This restrained foot treatment is characteristic of Heian-school Kyoto bonsai ware, providing quiet lift and structural support while preserving continuity of form and a calm, grounded presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe interior shows natural hand-finishing marks, underscoring the handmade character of the piece. Two drainage holes and two wiring holes are cleanly executed, ensuring excellent functionality for bonsai cultivation while maintaining aesthetic integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e9.2 x 8.2 x 3.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent condition. The pot shows only age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use. There are no cracks, repairs, or structural issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAbout the Potter (for Collectors):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHeian Kōsen \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平安香山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e was a Kyoto-based potter working within the Kyō-yaki \/ Kiyomizu-yaki tradition, a lineage celebrated for refinement, precision, and historical depth. While Kyoto is best known for tea ceramics, select potters such as Kōsen produced high-quality bonsai ware that emphasized proportion, clay character, and subtle surface treatment. Bonsai pots bearing the Heian Kōsen mark are valued for their understated sophistication, mature patina, and strong yet quiet forms, appealing to collectors who prioritize authenticity, balance, and classical Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56144772104523,"sku":"x1171286836 69","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7728.jpg?v=1766146387"},{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-常滑-9-8x3-8cm-round","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 9.8x3.8cm Round – Unglazed  丸鉢・無釉","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBIGEI \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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Hirata Atsumi \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平田あつみ\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';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: Bigei Kiln \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美芸窯\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: Bigei \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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Hirata Atsumi \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平田あつみ\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';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA refined, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by Bigei (\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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), the kiln name and artist name of Hirata Atsumi (\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平田あつみ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), produced in Tokoname. The pot is of round form (\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丸鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e maru-bachi), executed in unglazed, iron-rich clay, displaying the understated strength and precision associated with Bigei Kiln work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe rim is softly everted with a subtle internal lip (\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内縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e uchibuchi), giving the vessel a grounded yet elegant profile and a strong sense of visual balance. The exterior body is accented by a continuous raised bead band (\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鋲文様\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e byō-mon yō) around the mid-to-lower section, introducing controlled texture and rhythm without excess ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe clay surface presents a warm brown tone with fine granular character (\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荒土\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e aratsuchi), and shows a well-developed natural patina (\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古色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e koshoku) acquired through age and careful use. The base is neatly finished with proportioned cut feet (\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切足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kiri-ashi), providing stability and lift. The underside bears the incised signature \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「美芸」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, clearly identifying the maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe base is formed with one central drainage opening and three auxiliary wiring openings (\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水抜き穴・針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e mizunuki-ana \/ harigane-ana), all integrated during forming prior to firing, preserving both functional integrity and aesthetic intent. The overall composition conveys balance (\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均整\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kinsei), restraint, and quiet authority, making it well suited for shohin and other small-scale bonsai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e9.8 × 3.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\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\/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;\"\u003eAbout Bigei (Hirata Atsumi, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e平田あつみ\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;\"\u003eBigei, real name Hirata Atsumi, is one of Tokoname’s most respected bonsai potters. Renowned for his distinctive vermilion (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e shudei) and purple clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e紫泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e shidei) unglazed pieces, he is particularly admired in the shohin bonsai world for his precision, balance, and deeply personal style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eBorn in 1939, Bigei began working in ceramics in 1958. He moved to Tokoname in 1969, entering pottery without any family lineage — his father was a carpenter. He endured a demanding four-year apprenticeship, surviving only on food and shelter, before establishing his own independent kiln in 1976.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHis rise to prominence is legendary: he is the only well-known Tokoname potter who built his reputation entirely from scratch — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e徒手空拳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e toshukūken (“with bare hands”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eAfter 2017, he gradually produced fewer works, creating only for himself or close acquaintances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdditional Notes on Bigei’s Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSpecializes in shudei and shidei clays with burnishing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e磨き\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e migaki), incised decoration (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e釘彫り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e kugibori), and classical reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eSansui Pots (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e山水鉢\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;\"\u003eUnder Sansui (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e山水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), he paints traditional Chinese-inspired landscape designs (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e山水画\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e sansuiga).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eShohin Focus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eRevered for masterful small-format work (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e小品鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e shohin-bachi), prized by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHolvila Bonsai Pot Interview with Bigei (2017) — an important record of his life and philosophy.\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 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56145379262795,"sku":"@pS83 j1191758929  40","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7707.jpg?v=1766153203"},{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-tokoname-常滑-12-8-x-3-7cm-round-glazed","title":"SUISHOUEN HEKISUI 翠松園 (Mizukami Shinji 水上真司) – Tokoname 常滑 – 9.9cm – Drum Round Taiko-gata 太鼓形 – Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eKiln: Suishouen 翠松園\u003cbr data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\"\u003ePotter: Mizukami Shinji 水上真司\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eThis is a high-quality, handmade Japanese bonsai pot by Suishouen Hekisui (翠松園), produced in Tokoname. The pot is a classic drum-shaped round form (taiko-gata maru-bachi 太鼓形丸鉢), with strong horizontal proportions and a confident, grounded presence. The profile is defined by a gently flared upper wall and a pronounced mid-body band, giving the pot a powerful yet well-balanced silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe exterior features an applied raised bead decoration (ryubu-mon 粒文) running continuously around the mid-band, forming a rhythmic and traditional motif that enhances the drum form without appearing overly ornate. A subtle upper lip (kuchi-buchi 口縁) creates a clean visual transition into the interior, reinforcing the sense of structure and containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe pot is unglazed (muyu 無釉), showcasing the natural Tokoname clay with a warm brown tone and fine granular texture. Over decades, the surface has developed a soft, natural patina (yaku-iro no keika 焼色の経過), giving depth and character to the clay and highlighting the craftsmanship of the piece. The interior displays a finely finished clay surface with visible iron speckling, typical of well-prepared Tokoname bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eThe base is fitted with three well-positioned drainage holes (haisui-ana 排水穴) and two wiring holes (hari-ana 針穴), ensuring full functionality for bonsai cultivation. The pot stands on small, sculpted feet, subtly carved and proportioned to lift the form while maintaining visual stability. The underside bears the impressed square seal of Suishouen Hekisui (翠松園角印), clearly legible and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 9.9 × 3.1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 8.5 × 1.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eFree shipping to UK mainland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56370491654475,"sku":"@PSd1201581137-47","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9712.jpg?v=1769357005"},{"product_id":"shuzan-purple","title":"SYU-ZAN 舟山, (Suzuki Shinji (鈴木伸二)) - 愛知県 – 9.0cm Round Drum (太鼓形)","description":"\u003cp\u003eShuzan Purple Clay Cut-off Bowl with Upper and Lower Rivets, Foot-Drum Style by the popular late artist Shuzan Suzuki. Excellent clay finish, strong period feel, old impressed seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details: \u003cbr\u003eRegion: Aichi Prefecture → 愛知県\u003cbr\u003eKiln: Togo Ward\u003cbr\u003ePotter: Syu-Zan (舟山), real name Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eA vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot (和鉢, wabachi) of round drum form (太鼓形, taiko-gata), featuring a cut-off bowl profile with straight body walls and a subtly recessed internal rim (内縁). The exterior is decorated with applied rivet-style detailing arranged in both upper and lower bands (胴帯), giving the pot a strong architectural character and a powerful sense of balance. The unglazed purple-brown clay (紫土系) shows a rich, groggy texture (土味の強い胎土) and has developed an attractive natural patina (経年の味わい) over decades. The low foot-drum base (太鼓足) is cleanly finished and well proportioned, contributing to the overall stability and classical appearance of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the water and wiring holes (水抜き穴), well spaced and suitable for practical bonsai use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternal dimensions: 9.0 x 2.8cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal dimensions: 8.1 x 2.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent!.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56380795257163,"sku":"@pS76 u1192873357  210","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9700_d0d993de-e776-45a4-9fef-ad7c5b815d66.jpg?v=1769351933"},{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-常滑-9-5cm-round-unglazed-carved","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 9.5cm Round, Unglazed Carved.","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei, Tokoname, 9.5 x 9.5 x 3.7cm round, unglazed, carved fluted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProduct Details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname \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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: Bigei Kiln (\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美芸窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: \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;\"\u003eBIGEI \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; 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美芸\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 (Hirata Atsumi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; 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平田あつみ\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) \u003c\/span\u003e\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';\"\u003eA highly refined, small round bonsai pot (\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丸鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e marubachi) by master potter Bigei (\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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). This piece exemplifies Bigei’s late-period decorative style, featuring a precisely hand-carved surface with vertical fluting and fine crosshatching (\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彫文様\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e chō mon'yō) around the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe darkened surface, possibly a reduction-fired shudei (\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朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) red clay, takes on a rich umber-black tone (\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焦げ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e shudei) that subtly shifts with light. The carved pattern provides depth and visual texture without overwhelming the pot’s soft, compressed form — a superb example of \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調和\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e chōwa (harmony) between decoration and restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe pot is compact with a slightly compressed profile and elegant taper from rim to base. It rests on two low, stepped cut feet (\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段切り足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e dan-kiri ashi), providing both aesthetic lift and excellent stability. The piece blends traditional Tokoname craftsmanship with a refined, modern feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot is ideal for shohin bonsai (\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小品盆栽\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), especially accent trees or kusamono (\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草物\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), where the pot should quietly support and elevate the planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e9.5 x 3.7cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e8.0 x x2.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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';\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Lightly used with a soft natural patina (\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古艶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kotsuya) forming on the surface. No chips, cracks, or restoration. Minor water or mineral traces may be visible, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSigned on the base with the hand-carved mark \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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Bigei), confirming its origin from Tokoname master potter Hirata Atsumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAbout Bigei (Hirata Atsumi, \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美芸\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平田あつみ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei, real name Hirata Atsumi, is one of Tokoname’s most respected bonsai potters. Known for his distinctive vermilion (shudei \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朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and elegant glazed pieces, he is especially revered in the shohin bonsai world for his craftsmanship and quiet artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBorn in 1939, Bigei began his ceramic career in 1958. He moved to Tokoname in 1969 with no family background in pottery — his father was a carpenter — and began a tough apprenticeship at a large kiln, working for four years for only food and shelter. Despite the hardships and being an outsider, Bigei persevered, eventually establishing his own studio in 1976. He is the only well-known Tokoname potter to have built his reputation entirely through independent effort, rising from nothing — \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徒手空拳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e toshukūken (with bare hands).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAs of the last known update in 2017, Bigei had reduced production, making pots only for himself or close friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAdditional Notes on Bigei’s Work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei is most known for his shaded vermilion (shudei) unglazed pieces, often finished with burnishing (\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磨き\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e migaki). He also creates glazed works with deep character, often decorated with nail carving (\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釘彫り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kugibori), brush sketches, and reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSansui Pots (\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山水鉢\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';\"\u003eUnder the name Sansui (\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山水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), Bigei produces painted pots with traditional Chinese-style mountain and water landscapes (\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山水画\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e sansuiga), often in ink or enamel glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eShohin Specialization (\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小品盆栽鉢\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';\"\u003eBigei’s work in the shohin scale is particularly admired. His attention to proportion and surface finish makes his small pots prized for high-level bonsai display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eReference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHolvila Bonsai Pot Interview with Bigei (2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAn excellent interview that captures his story, artistic integrity, and the challenges he overcame during the “golden days” of Tokoname bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56381631693131,"sku":"@pSf1130238578 130","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9728.jpg?v=1769358772"},{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-常滑-10-6cm-round-unglazed","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 10.6 × 8.0 cm Round Unglazed 丸鉢・無釉","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"330\" data-start=\"310\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-end=\"356\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eKiln: Bigei 美芸\u003cbr data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"370\"\u003ePotter: Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eA refined vintage Japanese bonsai pot by Bigei (美芸), produced in Tokoname and stamped to the base. This is a round form (marubachi 丸鉢) with gently flared walls and a softly rolled rim (kuchi-en 口縁), creating a calm yet dignified silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1031\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eThe body features an elegant pierced openwork band (sukashi 透かし), composed of repeating four-petal floral motifs (hana-mon 花文) arranged around the mid-section. These openings provide both visual lightness and excellent aeration, while maintaining strong structural balance. A subtle incised line defines the upper shoulder, separating the rim from the body and adding quiet refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1033\"\u003eThe clay is a dark, iron-rich Tokoname body, unglazed (muyu 無釉), with a smooth, compact surface that has developed a deep, natural patina (furu-aji 古味) over time. The color shows warm brown tones with soft highlights where handled, characteristic of well-fired Tokoname ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1310\"\u003eThe interior displays finely tooled vertical combing (kushime 櫛目) along the inner wall, enhancing root grip and drainage efficiency. The base is well finished, with a clean foot ring and three small, sculpted feet carved in a stylized cloud form (kumo-ashi 雲足), giving the pot a lifted, elegant stance without appearing heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1638\"\u003eDrainage consists of one central water hole with three smaller auxiliary holes suitable for wiring (mizunuki ana 水抜き穴 \/ naewire ana 針金穴), making this pot practical as well as decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.6 × 8.0 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 × 6.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003cbr data-end=\"1936\" data-start=\"1933\"\u003eNo cracks or repairs. Minor kiln and age marks consistent with vintage Tokoname production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2027\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping to mainland UK on this pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAbout Bigei (Hirata Atsumi, \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美芸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \/ \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平田あつみ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei, real name Hirata Atsumi, is one of Tokoname’s most respected bonsai potters. Known for his distinctive vermilion (shudei \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朱泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and elegant glazed pieces, he is especially revered in the shohin bonsai world for his craftsmanship and quiet artistic vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBorn in 1939, Bigei began his ceramic career in 1958. He moved to Tokoname in 1969 with no family background in pottery — his father was a carpenter — and began a tough apprenticeship at a large kiln, working for four years for only food and shelter. Despite the hardships and being an outsider, Bigei persevered, eventually establishing his own studio in 1976. He is the only well-known Tokoname potter to have built his reputation entirely through independent effort, rising from nothing — \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徒手空拳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e toshukūken (with bare hands).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAs of the last known update in 2017, Bigei had reduced production, making pots only for himself or close friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAdditional Notes on Bigei’s Work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBigei is most known for his shaded vermilion (shudei) unglazed pieces, often finished with burnishing (\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磨き\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e migaki). He also creates glazed works with deep character, often decorated with nail carving (\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釘彫り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e kugibori), brush sketches, and reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSansui Pots (\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山水鉢\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';\"\u003eUnder the name Sansui (\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山水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), Bigei produces painted pots with traditional Chinese-style mountain and water landscapes (\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山水画\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e sansuiga), often in ink or enamel glazes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eShohin Specialization (\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小品盆栽鉢\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';\"\u003eBigei’s work in the shohin scale is particularly admired. His attention to proportion and surface finish makes his small pots prized for high-level bonsai display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eReference: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHolvila Bonsai Pot Interview with Bigei (2017)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eAn excellent interview that captures his story, artistic integrity, and the challenges he overcame during the “golden days” of Tokoname bonsai pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56383201640779,"sku":"@pS1194438775  *28","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9746.jpg?v=1769362699"},{"product_id":"hokido-white-clay-10-9cm","title":"HOKIDO (北斗) – 常滑 Tokoname (常滑市) – 9.9cm Oval White Clay (楕円形 白泥)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHOKIDO (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e北斗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e常滑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Tokoname (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) – 9.9cm Oval White Clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e楕円形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e白泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Hokido Kiln \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e北斗窯\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Hokido \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e北斗\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHandmade bonsai pot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Oval (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e楕円形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) – White Clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e白泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eA finely crafted artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cb\u003eHokido (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e北斗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, produced in \u003cb\u003eTokoname (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e. This elegant shohin-sized oval bonsai pot (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e楕円形鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) is formed from beautifully refined white clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e白泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), displaying soft ivory tones with delicate natural shading that lend warmth and depth while preserving the understated elegance for which Tokoname pottery is renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe body rises with a gentle outward flare towards a smoothly rounded lip (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), creating a refined and balanced silhouette. Beneath the softly curved walls, a well-defined lower basal band (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e胴帯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) provides visual structure and anchors the composition, giving the pot a quiet yet confident presence. The restrained proportions embody a distinctly \u003cb\u003eshibui\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e渋い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) aesthetic, allowing the container to enhance rather than compete with the bonsai it displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe refined white clay exhibits a smooth satin texture with subtle tonal variation across the surface. The natural warmth of the clay is complemented by the simplicity of the form, creating an elegant container that will continue to mature gracefully as it develops an increasingly attractive patina (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e景色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) over the years through careful cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe pot stands on finely executed \u003cb\u003erecessed half-moon feet\u003c\/b\u003e, carefully formed beneath the lower basal band (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e胴帯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) and following the graceful oval silhouette of the container. Their subtle crescent profile provides excellent stability while visually lifting the pot from the display surface, creating a pleasing sense of lightness without interrupting the flowing lines of the design. This understated foot treatment reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with Hokido's work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe interior is fitted with one central drainage hole (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) together with two wiring holes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), providing excellent drainage and secure anchoring for bonsai. The underside bears the crisp, impressed \u003cb\u003eHokido\u003c\/b\u003e seal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e落款\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), confirming the authenticity of the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eElegant, understated and beautifully proportioned, this Tokoname bonsai pot is ideally suited to refined \u003cb\u003eshohin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emame\u003c\/b\u003e, flowering species, small deciduous bonsai and elegant evergreen compositions where the soft white clay provides a harmonious complement to the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e 9.9 × 7.9 × 3.9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e 8.5 x 6.0 x 2.9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Free Shipping to UK Mainland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57684002898251,"sku":"No","price":263.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_2962.jpg?v=1782488201"},{"product_id":"hokido-北斗-常滑-tokoname-常滑市-10-9cm-oval-white-clay-楕円形-白泥","title":"HOKIDO (北斗) – 常滑 Tokoname (常滑市) – 10.9cm Oval White Clay (楕円形 白泥)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHOKIDO (\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e北斗\u003c\/span\u003e) – \u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑\u003c\/span\u003e Tokoname (\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; 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) – 10.9cm Oval White Clay (\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e楕円形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e白泥\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Hokido Kiln \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e北斗窯\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Hokido \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e北斗\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eHandmade Bonsai Pot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Oval (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e楕円形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) – White Clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e白泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eA finely crafted artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cb\u003eHokido (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e北斗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, produced in \u003cb\u003eTokoname (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e. This elegant shohin-sized oval bonsai pot (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e楕円形鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) is formed from beautifully refined white clay (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e白泥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), displaying soft ivory tones that gently blend into subtle olive-grey shading beneath the rim. The restrained colour palette and exceptional proportions exemplify the quiet sophistication for which Tokoname pottery is admired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe pot features a broad rounded lip (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) finished with a contrasting charcoal-grey edge that creates an elegant visual frame around the planting area. Immediately beneath the lip, a subtle recessed shoulder accentuates the transition into the smoothly rounded body, producing a graceful uninterrupted silhouette free from decorative bands. The gently compressed form conveys a strong sense of harmony and balance while embodying the timeless \u003cb\u003eshibui\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e渋い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) aesthetic so highly valued in Japanese bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe finely prepared white clay possesses a smooth satin finish with delicate natural tonal variation that gives the surface remarkable depth without distraction. The subtle interplay between the warm ivory body and the darker shoulder enhances the refined character of the vessel. With years of careful cultivation, the clay will continue to mature gracefully, developing an increasingly attractive patina (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e景色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) that will further enrich its quiet beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe pot stands on four finely hand-carved \u003cb\u003ecloud feet (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e雲足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, each sculpted with elegant curled scroll terminals and softly rounded contours. Their refined modelling provides excellent stability while creating a graceful visual lift beneath the pot. More elaborate than the conventional Tokoname cloud foot, they introduce a subtle sense of movement and sophistication without disturbing the clean, understated lines of the vessel. This delicate foot treatment beautifully complements the restrained form of the pot and reflects the refined craftsmanship associated with Hokido.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe interior is fitted with one central drainage hole (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e) together with two wiring holes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), providing excellent drainage and secure anchoring for bonsai. The underside bears a crisp impressed Hokido seal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; 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 style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e), confirming the authenticity of the workshop and the quality of its manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eBeautifully proportioned and exceptionally refined, this Tokoname bonsai pot is ideally suited to \u003cb\u003eshohin\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003emame\u003c\/b\u003e bonsai, flowering species, small deciduous trees and elegant evergreen compositions. The soft white clay, contrasting dark rim and exquisitely sculpted cloud feet combine to produce a container of understated elegance that enhances the beauty of the tree without ever overwhelming it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e 10.9 × 8.2 × 3.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e 9.5 × 6.7 × 2.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Free Shipping to UK Mainland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57689893011787,"sku":null,"price":263.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_2963.jpg?v=1782491367"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/collections\/IMG_1143.jpg?v=1755439423","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/collections\/small-pots-shohin-and-accent.oembed?page=2","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}