{"title":"Syu-Zan (Suzuki Shinji)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"z-suzuki","title":"SYU-ZAN 舟山, (Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二) – 愛知県 – 37cm Rectangular","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSYU-ZAN Suzuki (\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舟山\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), (Suzuki Shinji (\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鈴木伸二\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)) Rectangular 37cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eSYU-ZAN, Rectangular 37cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eProduct Details:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eKiln: Tokoname\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003ePotter: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSyu Zan (\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舟山\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), real name Suzuki Shinji (\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鈴木伸二\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\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\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-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis rectangular bonsai pot, crafted by renowned contemporary Japanese potter Syu-Zan (Suzuki Shinji), embodies the harmonious balance of form and function that defines high-end bonsai ceramics. The pot features a subtly flared rim and understated low feet, emphasising its clean, classical silhouette. The reddish clay surface is smooth but retains a slightly textured character, enhancing its natural aesthetic appeal. The pot’s proportions and overall craftsmanship make it ideal for medium-sized bonsai trees, offering both visual stability and a refined presentation.\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-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe seal on the base is an incised design bearing the artist’s name “\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舟山\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” (Syu Zan), which also resembles a traditional kiln or ceremonial vessel — a nod to both the potter’s name and the historical roots of Japanese ceramic artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e37.0 x 29.3 x 9.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #1f2124; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\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\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eBiography of Suzuki Shinji (Syu Zan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003e舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eName\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e: Suzuki Shinji (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e鈴木伸二\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArt Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Syu Zan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1928, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProfessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Banker (until 1971), Full-time Bonsai Potter (1971–1988)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePrimary Workshop Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tōgō Ward, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSpecialization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handmade bonsai pots; unglazed, blended-clay ceramics influenced by Chinese antique styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eCareer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSuzuki Shinji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, better known in the bonsai world by his artist name \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSyu Zan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, was born in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e1928 in Tsu City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eMie Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan. He initially pursued a career in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ebanking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, but in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, he made the pivotal decision to leave the profession and dedicate himself fully to the art of ceramics. He relocated to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTōgō Ward in Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, just east of Nagoya, an area rich in pottery tradition and close to the historic Tokoname kilns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eArtistic Style and Technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSyu Zan’s ceramics are distinguished by a deep reverence for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e18th and 19th century Chinese bonsai pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly from the Yixing tradition. His work reflects a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003edeliberate emulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of those antique forms, textures, and aesthetics—interpreted through his own Japanese sensibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTo achieve a high degree of authenticity, he went as far as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eimporting clay from China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which he carefully blended with Japanese clay to develop a unique body material with a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003esignature texture and tonal depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. His pots are \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eentirely handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, often showcasing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003emoderate to rough surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, classical silhouettes, and elegant proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThese tactile qualities are not merely decorative—they reflect his understanding of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ephilosophical and visual harmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e between bonsai and its container. Syu Zan saw the pot not just as a vessel, but as a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ecoequal partner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the aesthetic presentation of the tree, a perspective rooted in both Japanese \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and Chinese literati ideals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;\"\u003eReputation and Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSyu Zan quickly rose to prominence among bonsai professionals and collectors during his relatively short career. His work was \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003efrequently featured in Kokufu-ten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan’s most prestigious national bonsai exhibition—a distinction rarely granted to ceramic artists, and only to those whose work achieves the highest standard of excellence and compatibility with world-class bonsai trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHe is now considered one of the most \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003erespected and collectible bonsai potters of his generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. His pieces continue to be sought after not only for their artistic merit but also for their historical significance within the evolving canon of Japanese bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSyu Zan's legacy also lives on through his \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eapprentice, Sen Syu (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e仙舟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, who has carried forward his mentor’s stylistic vision while incorporating his own innovations. 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The pot rests on short, sturdy corner feet, ensuring stability and proper drainage for healthy root development.\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\u003eIts balanced proportions make it ideal for medium-sized bonsai such as pines, junipers, and deciduous trees. A perfect blend of Japanese craftsmanship and timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePerfect for medium-sized bonsai, this piece offers both durability and timeless Japanese craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for conifers and deciduous trees that benefit from an understated yet distinctive container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe seal on the base is an incised design bearing the artist’s name \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\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舟山\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\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Syu Zan), which also resembles a traditional kiln or ceremonial vessel — a nod to both the potter’s name and the historical roots of Japanese ceramic artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: 29.0 x 24.0 x 9.5cm\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';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBiography of Suzuki Shinji (Syu Zan,\u003c\/span\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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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';\"\u003eName: Suzuki Shinji \u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e(\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\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鈴木伸二\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\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';\"\u003eArt Name: Syu Zan (\u003c\/span\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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\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';\"\u003eBorn: 1928, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDied: 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProfessions: Banker (until 1971), Full-time Bonsai Potter (1971–1988)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePrimary Workshop Location: Tōgō Ward, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSpecialization: Handmade bonsai pots; unglazed, blended-clay ceramics influenced by Chinese antique styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCareer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSuzuki Shinji, better known in the bonsai world by his artist name Syu Zan (\u003c\/span\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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), was born in 1928 in Tsu City, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan. He initially pursued a career in banking, but in 1971, he made the pivotal decision to leave the profession and dedicate himself fully to the art of ceramics. He relocated to Tōgō Ward in Aichi Prefecture, just east of Nagoya, an area rich in pottery tradition and close to the historic Tokoname kilns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArtistic Style and Technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSyu Zan’s ceramics are distinguished by a deep reverence for 18th and 19th century Chinese bonsai pottery, particularly from the Yixing tradition. His work reflects a deliberate emulation of those antique forms, textures, and aesthetics—interpreted through his own Japanese sensibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTo achieve a high degree of authenticity, he went as far as importing clay from China, which he carefully blended with Japanese clay to develop a unique body material with a signature texture and tonal depth. His pots are entirely handmade, often showcasing moderate to rough surfaces, classical silhouettes, and elegant proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThese tactile qualities are not merely decorative—they reflect his understanding of the philosophical and visual harmony between bonsai and its container. Syu Zan saw the pot not just as a vessel, but as a coequal partner in the aesthetic presentation of the tree, a perspective rooted in both Japanese wabi-sabi and Chinese literati ideals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eReputation and Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSyu Zan quickly rose to prominence among bonsai professionals and collectors during his relatively short career. His work was frequently featured in Kokufu-ten, Japan’s most prestigious national bonsai exhibition—a distinction rarely granted to ceramic artists, and only to those whose work achieves the highest standard of excellence and compatibility with world-class bonsai trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHe is now considered one of the most respected and collectable bonsai potters of his generation. 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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楕円形\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: Aichi Prefecture \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→\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愛知県\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: Tōgo-chō, Togo Ward \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→\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東郷町（陶郷）\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: Syu-Zan \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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, real name Suzuki Shinji \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鈴木伸二\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 vintage, artisan-crafted Japanese 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→\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和製盆栽鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, formed in a refined oval shape \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→\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楕円形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, displaying the characteristic precision and subtlety associated with the work of Syu-Zan \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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e. The pot features a gently stepped internal rim \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→\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段付きの内縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, creating a sense of quiet depth and structural elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe clay surface shows a beautiful 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→\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経年による風合い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, enhanced by its warm, earthy brown tone. The granular texture of the groggy clay \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→\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砂気のある土\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e gives the pot a dignified, organic presence. Along the lower perimeter, a cleanly executed basal band \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→\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下部の帯状装飾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e provides visual grounding and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe feet are subtly incised \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→\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切り込み足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, contributing to stability while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. Overall, the form expresses a harmonious balance (\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調和と安定感\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) between simplicity and strength—a hallmark of Syu-Zan’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eOn the underside, the impressed 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印刻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) 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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e is crisp and clear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe pot includes well-placed drainage holes \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→\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水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e and wiring holes \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→\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針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, suitable for stable planting and long-term bonsai cultivation.\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';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e36.5 × 28.5 × 5.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInternal Dimensions:\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\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→\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状態は非常に良好です。\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","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53279239766347,"sku":"@pS48 h1183682014  283","price":883.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_3278.jpg?v=1757359371"},{"product_id":"suzuki","title":"SYU-ZAN 舟山, (Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二) – 愛知県  – 26.0cm Round Drum Bonsai Pot On Hold!","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eSYU-ZAN 舟山 (Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二) – 愛知県 – 26.0cm Round Drum Bonsai Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aichi Prefecture → 愛知県\u003cbr data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tōgō Ward (東郷)\u003cbr data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"418\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"429\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syu-Zan (舟山)\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eReal name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suzuki Shinji (鈴木伸二)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eA vintage, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot (日本製盆栽鉢), crafted by the respected Aichi-based potter Syu-Zan (舟山). This is a round drum-shaped form (太鼓形 \/ \u003cem data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"665\"\u003etaiko-gata\u003c\/em\u003e), exhibiting strong presence and excellent proportional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eThe pot features a subtly stepped external profile with a pronounced mid-to-lower decorative band adorned with applied raised studs (\u003cem data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"879\"\u003etsubu kazari\u003c\/em\u003e), giving both visual texture and rhythmic movement around the body. The rim is internally defined (\u003cem data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"991\"\u003euchi-fuchi\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 内縁), lending a clean and powerful silhouette while maintaining elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eThe clay body shows a refined, slightly grogged texture (\u003cem data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003earatsuchi\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 荒土), fired to a subdued metallic brown-grey tone. Over time, the surface has developed a beautiful natural patina (\u003cem data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003ekeika no patina\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 経過の味わい), enhancing depth and character—highly desirable in aged bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eThe base is well finished with neatly formed feet (\u003cem data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eashi\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 足) and displays excellent craftsmanship. The underside bears the impressed square seal reading 「舟山」(Syu-Zan), confirming authorship. The pot includes three drainage holes and a central clover-shaped wiring aperture (\u003cem data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003ehari-ana\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 針穴), offering both practical function and traditional aesthetic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eOverall, the pot conveys strength, stability, and harmony (\u003cem data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ekōsei to baransu\u003c\/em\u003e \/ 構成とバランス), making it particularly well suited for powerful bonsai such as pines, junipers, or mature deciduous specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eExternal Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e26.0 cm (diameter) × 7.0 cm (height)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eFree shipping to mainland UK on this pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53330121883979,"sku":"@pS82 k1194639305    351","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/582655BC-D38F-4C83-9B66-FAD8EB5B0541.jpg?v=1757193080"},{"product_id":"syu-zan-舟山-suzuki-shinji-鈴木伸二-愛知県","title":"SYU-ZAN 舟山, (Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二) – 愛知県 – 43.5cm Oval 楕円形 Not for Sale on Hold!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Aichi Prefecture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e→\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愛知県\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln \/ Workshop Location: Tōgō Ward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';\"\u003e→\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東郷町\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: Syu-Zan (\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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), real name Suzuki Shinji \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鈴木伸二\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 vintage, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by the renowned independent Aichi craftsman Syu-Zan (\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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The oval form is harmonious and understated, expressing a refined shibui (\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渋い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) aesthetic. The pot features a subtly raised lip finished with a refined raised border (\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上縁の立ち上がり装飾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), adding quiet strength without overpowering the elegant silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe warm brown unglazed 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無釉土\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) carries a lightly groggy texture and natural tonal depth—distinctive of Syu-Zan’s clay blends combining Japanese and imported Chinese material. With age, the surface has developed a tasteful, organic 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景色\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けしき\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). A clearly defined basal 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腰帯\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こしおび\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) runs above the foot, reinforcing the form and giving the pot a grounded, composed presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe feet are cut (\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 \/ \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きりあし\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) but shaped with Syu-Zan\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’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003es characteristic half-moon curvature (\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半月形の切足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) across each end, softening the overall stance and creating a gentle visual flow beneath the pot. Inside, drainage and wiring holes are arranged with precise, practical functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis pot carries three authentic Syu-Zan markings:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ethe main impressed base 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「舟山製」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, plus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003etwo small hand-stamped marks on the front and back—an uncommon and highly desirable feature confirming its fully handmade production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 43.5 × 32.9 × 7.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 37.5 × 27.1 × 5.9 cm\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';\"\u003eCondition: Excellent.\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';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBiography of Suzuki Shinji (Syu-Zan, \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舟山\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';\"\u003eName: Suzuki Shinji (\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鈴木伸二\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eArt Name: Syu-Zan (\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舟山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eBorn: 1928, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDied: 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eProfessions: Banker (until 1971), Full-time Bonsai Potter (1971–1988)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePrimary Workshop: Tōgō Ward, Aichi Prefecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSpecialization: Handmade unglazed bonsai pots; blended-clay works inspired by classical Chinese Yixing wares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSuzuki Shinji, known professionally as Syu-Zan, was born in 1928 in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. After leaving banking in 1971, he dedicated himself to ceramics and established his workshop in Tōgō Ward, Aichi Prefecture. Although geographically close to the Tokoname region, Syu-Zan was an independent potter, developing his own artistic identity outside the traditional kiln groups.\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';\"\u003eSyu-Zan’s work is strongly influenced by 18th–19th century Chinese Yixing bonsai pottery. To replicate the authentic texture and color of antique containers, he blended imported Chinese clay with Japanese clay. His pots are entirely handmade, known for their classical forms, natural surfaces, and a restrained beauty that embodies wabi-sabi (\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侘寂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and literati aesthetics.\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';\"\u003eThroughout his career, his pots were repeatedly selected for display at Kokufu-ten (\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国風展\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), Japan\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’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003es most prestigious bonsai exhibition. Today, his work is highly prized by collectors for its craftsmanship, rarity, and historical significance. His apprentice, Sen Syu (\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仙舟\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), continues his stylistic legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56028170289483,"sku":"u1191879945 331 1,331.00","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7390.jpg?v=1764794216"},{"product_id":"syu-zan-舟山-suzuki-shinji-鈴木伸二-愛知県-40-3cm-oval","title":"SYU-ZAN 舟山, (Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二) – 愛知県 – 40.3cm Oval 楕円形","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eSYU-ZAN 舟山 (Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二)\u003c\/strong\u003e – 愛知県 – 40.3 cm Oval 楕円形\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aichi Prefecture → 愛知県\u003cbr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tōgō Ward（東郷）\u003cbr data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"332\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syu-Zan（舟山）, real name Suzuki Shinji（鈴木伸二）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eA high-quality, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot (和鉢, \u003cem data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"461\"\u003ewabachi\u003c\/em\u003e) by Syu-Zan 舟山, the kiln name of Suzuki Shinji 鈴木伸二, produced in Tōgō Ward, Aichi Prefecture 愛知県. The pot is formed in a classical oval shape (楕円形, \u003cem data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"621\"\u003edaen-gata\u003c\/em\u003e) with a low, composed profile that emphasises horizontal balance and visual calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eThe rim features a clean internal lip (内縁, \u003cem data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\"\u003euchi-beri\u003c\/em\u003e), flowing seamlessly into gently tapering walls. The body displays confident hand-finishing, and the clay surface shows a fine, evenly textured grain with subtle grog presence (粗土, \u003cem data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"952\"\u003earatsuchi\u003c\/em\u003e), giving the pot a restrained, earthy elegance. The natural firing has produced a soft, warm brown tone with understated tonal variation, now enhanced by a pleasing natural patina (経年変化, \u003cem data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003ekeinen henka\u003c\/em\u003e) developed through age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eThe base is well considered, with integrated straight feet (直足, \u003cem data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003echoku-ashi\u003c\/em\u003e) that sit firmly and evenly, providing excellent stability and a strong sense of grounding (安定感, \u003cem data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eanteikan\u003c\/em\u003e). Drainage is generous and functional, with one central drainage hole and four additional holes for drainage and wiring (排水穴・針金穴, \u003cem data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003ehaisui-ana \/ harigane-ana\u003c\/em\u003e), making this pot highly practical for cultivation as well as exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eThe underside bears the impressed 舟山 kiln seal, confirming authorship and adding collector significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.3 × 30.3 × 6.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.6 × 26.6 × 5.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eBiography of Suzuki Shinji (Syu Zan 舟山)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suzuki Shinji（鈴木伸二）\u003cbr data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eArt Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syu Zan（舟山）\u003cbr data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eBorn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1928, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eDied:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eProfession:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banker (until 1971); full-time bonsai potter (1971–1988)\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"770\"\u003ePrimary Workshop Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tōgō Ward（東郷）, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eSpecialisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade bonsai pots (和鉢, \u003cem data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"867\"\u003ewabachi\u003c\/em\u003e), primarily unglazed ceramics using blended clays, strongly influenced by Chinese antique traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eCareer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eSuzuki Shinji, known in the bonsai world by his art name \u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eSyu Zan (舟山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, was born in 1928 in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. He initially pursued a conventional career in banking, a profession he maintained until the age of 43. In 1971, he made a decisive and life-altering commitment to ceramics, leaving banking to devote himself entirely to the creation of bonsai pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eHe established his workshop in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eTōgō Ward, Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, east of Nagoya—an area closely connected to Japan’s most important ceramic centres and in close proximity to the historic Tokoname pottery region. This location provided both technical resources and cultural context, allowing Syu Zan to develop a mature and distinctive body of work during the final 17 years of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eArtistic Style and Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eSyu Zan’s work is characterised by a deep and deliberate engagement with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e18th- and 19th-century Chinese bonsai pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly traditions associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eYixing ware (宜興)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than producing direct copies, he sought to absorb the spirit, surface character, and proportional logic of antique Chinese containers and reinterpret them through a Japanese aesthetic lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eIn pursuit of authenticity, Syu Zan went so far as to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eimport clay from China\u003c\/strong\u003e, which he carefully blended with Japanese clay to produce a distinctive body material. This resulted in pots with exceptional tactile quality, subtle colour variation, and a natural surface richness that responds beautifully to age and use. His pieces are entirely handmade and frequently display restrained forms, classical silhouettes, and surfaces ranging from moderately textured to deliberately coarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eThese qualities were not merely stylistic choices. Syu Zan viewed the bonsai pot as an equal partner to the tree, an idea grounded in both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2804\"\u003ewabi-sabi (侘寂)\u003c\/strong\u003e sensibilities and Chinese literati philosophy. His containers were designed to support the visual and spiritual presence of the bonsai, never to dominate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003eReputation and Legacy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eDespite a relatively short professional career, Syu Zan achieved significant recognition during his lifetime. His pots were repeatedly selected for use in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eKokufu-ten (国風展)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan’s most prestigious national bonsai exhibition. Such inclusion is rare for ceramic artists and is reserved only for pots deemed fully worthy of exhibition alongside Japan’s finest bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003eToday, Syu Zan is regarded as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003eone of the most respected and collectable Japanese bonsai potters of his generation\u003c\/strong\u003e. His works are prized not only for their aesthetic restraint and craftsmanship, but also for their historical importance within the development of modern Japanese bonsai ceramics influenced by Chinese antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"4034\"\u003eHis artistic legacy continues through his apprentice \u003cstrong data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3762\"\u003eSen Syu (仙舟)\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work is widely recognised as a natural continuation of Syu Zan’s lineage. 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