{"title":"Terahata","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mazan-hiragata-tokoname","title":"TERAHATA Mazan (Mayama Mazan) 寺畑真山 –  常滑 – 49cm Rectangular Glazed (Ruri-iro)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTERAHATA, Tokoname, 49cm rectangular, Dark Blue glazed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"602\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"746\" data-start=\"623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-end=\"650\" data-start=\"647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"650\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terahata (寺畑窯)\u003cbr data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"688\" data-start=\"677\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terahata Mazan (寺畑真山), also known as Mayama Mazan (真山窯)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA large, rectangular (chōhō-gata) featuring a\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egently flared walls and a wide, bevelled lip (fukuro-mimi style), basal band, refined corner stepped feet with subtle inward tuck, lending visual lightness despite the generous proportions. The glaze in a Lustrous \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瑠璃色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (Ruri-iro) — a deep cobalt blue glaze, evenly applied with remarkable clarity and depth. The surface captures light to reveal subtle tonal shifts, enhancing the contrast with planted compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSuitable for medium to large bonsai, particularly flowering (hanamono) and fruiting (mimono) species, where the rich blue will highlight seasonal colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 49.6 x 40.6 x 9.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHand-nail signature above his personal seal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSignature (hand-incised): \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真山作\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (“Made by Mazan”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eSeal (impressed): Stylised kanji reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, enclosed in a square border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition: Excellent! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe Terahata family of Seto, particularly the founder Mayama Mazan (also recognised as Terahata Mazan), has long held a prominent presence in the realm of bonsai pottery. The family’s kiln in Seto—a region celebrated as one of Japan’s “Six Ancient Kilns”—has produced pieces that exemplify the finest balance of utility and artistry Mayama Mazan’s legacy is defined by his innovative melding of traditional Seto ceramics methods with forms and finishes that harmonized particularly well with the bonsai aesthetic. These pots were designed not merely as containers, but as integral visual companions to the living trees they housed Today, the kiln’s reputation continues under the leadership of Satomi Terahata (also known as Satomi Mazan). 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The pot has a clean, minimalist lip with no rim, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"653\"\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リム無し\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (rim nashi), and slightly recessed straight feet that provide an elegant, stable base. The underside showcases the potter's distinctive seal, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"813\" data-start=\"804\"\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作家の刻印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (sakka no kokuin), authenticating its craftsmanship. This piece beautifully combines form and function, ideal for small bonsai with moderate trunk thickness, and is designed with both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"998\"\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排水穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (haisui ana) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1023\"\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ワイヤリング穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (waiaringu ana) for practical bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003e16.9 x 14.2 x 6.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e Excellent! No chips or cracks, there are some minor scratches on the glaze that comes noticeable under the light and camera lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1889\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHistory of the Potter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003eSatomi Terahata (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e寺幡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\" lang=\"JA\"\u003eサトミ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) is a contemporary Japanese bonsai potter, known for her exceptional craftsmanship and unique glazing techniques. She is the daughter of Mayama Mazan, the founder of the Terahata kiln in Seto, Japan. Continuing her father’s legacy, Satomi now runs the Terahata kiln and produces high-quality bonsai pots that combine traditional Seto techniques with her own artistic style. Her works are celebrated for their elegance, meticulous detail, and harmonious glazes. Satomi's pots are highly regarded by bonsai enthusiasts and collectors alike, and she has become a respected figure in the bonsai pottery community.\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\u003e17.0 x 14.2 x 6.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53292096520523,"sku":"@pS63 b1176522584  65","price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_2762.jpg?v=1756851807"},{"product_id":"terahata-mazan-mayama-mazan-常滑","title":"TERAHATA Mazan (Mayama Mazan) 寺畑真山 –  常滑 – 32.9cm Rectangular deep blue glaze (藍釉)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eTERAHATA Mazan (Mayama Mazan) 寺畑真山 – Tokoname 常滑 – 32.9cm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terahata (寺畑窯)\u003cbr data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"688\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terahata Mazan (寺畑真山), also known as Mayama Mazan (真山窯)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eDescription \/ 商品説明\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"841\"\u003evintage, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot (日本製・手作り盆栽鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the esteemed Tokoname region (常滑焼), hand-crafted by master potter \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eTerahata Mazan (寺畑真山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eMayama Mazan (真山窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eThis rectangular pot (\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e長方形鉢\u003c\/strong\u003e) displays Mazan’s signature balance of refinement and strength (\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e力強さと上品さの調和\u003c\/strong\u003e). The form features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eclean internal rim (内縁仕立て)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eintegrated feet (一体型の足)\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending smoothly into the lower body to create a unified, grounded silhouette (\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e一体感のある優美な造形\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003edeep blue glaze (藍釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptional — subtly graduated from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003edark indigo at the rim to a lighter, speckled blue toward the base\u003c\/strong\u003e. Along the top edge, the colour gently transitions into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003ewarm brown-golden band (金褐色の上縁帯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, evoking the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003emoment of twilight before nightfall (夕暮れから夜空への移ろい)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under certain light, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003efine crystalline flecks (結晶状の輝き)\u003c\/strong\u003e catch the eye, evoking a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e夜空のような風情 (night-sky impression)\u003c\/strong\u003e that collectors deeply prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eOver the decades, the surface has developed a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003edelicate patina (古色)\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriching the pot’s sense of age and quiet dignity. The groggy Tokoname clay beneath gives a subtle, natural texture visible where the glaze softens near the foot line — a beautiful dialogue between material and fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eThe underside bears both an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eimpressed seal (印章)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003ehand-carved signature (銘)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The seal, rendered in stylized \u003cem data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003etenshotai\u003c\/em\u003e (篆書体), and the engraved inscription 「真山」 authenticate this as a genuine work of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eTerahata Mazan\u003c\/strong\u003e, personally verified and confirmed by the artist himself.\u003cbr data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eFunctional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003edrainage and wiring holes (排水穴・針金穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e are precisely positioned, reflecting Mazan’s deep understanding of form and horticultural use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eExternal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.9 × 28.4 × 9.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eInternal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.4 × 23.9 × 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eExcellent (優良な状態)\u003c\/strong\u003e — with glaze fully intact and only the soft, natural aging expected of a vintage Tokoname piece.\u003cbr data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eThe integrated feet remain stable and finely finished; the patina adds quiet depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eCollector’s Note \/ 鑑賞メモ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003eTerahata Mazan’s work represents the pinnacle of Tokoname bonsai ceramics — valued for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003ebalance, precision, and poetic glaze work (均整美と釉薬の詩情)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eThis piece, with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eintegrated feet, rich blue-to-golden gradient, and crystalline “night-sky” glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodies his most celebrated aesthetic period.\u003cbr data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3211\"\u003eA superb example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eShowa-era Tokoname craftsmanship (昭和期の常滑名作)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pot offers both artistic and horticultural excellence — a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3382\"\u003emuseum-quality container (美術館級の盆栽鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for conifers, deciduous trees, or accent plantings (草物).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55864268095819,"sku":"@pS67 k1185623118  134","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_6268.jpg?v=1762624981"},{"product_id":"terahata-2nd-gen-terahata-satomi-寺幡-サトミ-常滑","title":"TERAHATA 2nd Gen ( Terahata Satomi 寺幡 サトミ ) - 常滑 –  16.2cm Rectangular Cucumber Blue Glazed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eTERAHATA 2nd Gen (Terahata Satomi \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寺幡サトミ\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常滑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e – 16.2cm Rectangular bonsai pot with cucumber-toned blue glaze, \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: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: Terahata 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寺幡窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), Seto, Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: Satomi Terahata (\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寺幡サトミ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\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';\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis is a refined, artisan-made 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日本製盆栽鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) by Terahata Satomi, second-generation potter of the Terahata kiln. The form is a classic rectangular 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長方鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, chōhō-bachi), offering a calm, architectural presence with excellent visual balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe pot features gently flared sides with a subtle taper and a softly defined rim with a slight external lip (\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口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, kōen), creating a strong yet elegant framing line. The overall silhouette conveys stability and harmony (\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安定感のある造形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), making it well suited to refined bonsai compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe surface is finished in a cucumber-toned blue glaze, best described as a blue glaze with subtle green undertones. In Japanese ceramic terminology, this falls within \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青釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (seiyū) 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青緑系の色味\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (seiryoku-kei no iromi). The glaze displays natural mottling and variation (\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景色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, keshiki), with attractive pooling toward the lower body and feet, enhancing depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe glaze breaks beautifully over the edges, revealing hints of the underlying grogged clay body (\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砂混じりの素地\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, sunamajiri no soji). Over time, the surface has developed a pleasing patina, giving the pot a sense of quiet age and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe pot stands on four sculpted, incised 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彫り足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, hori-ashi), carefully proportioned to lift the form while maintaining visual grounding. The underside is neatly finished and bears the incised Terahata kiln signature, confirming authorship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe interior is unglazed, exposing the natural clay body, and includes two large 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排水穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, haisui-ana) along with smaller 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針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, harigane-ana), ensuring full practicality for bonsai use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eOverall, this piece presents a strong sense of balance, restrained elegance, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship, making it an excellent choice for collectors and serious bonsai practitioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 16.2 × 13.9 × 6.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 13.8 × 11.6 × 4.6 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';\"\u003eFree shipment with this pot in UK Mainland \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\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eHistory of the Potter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eSatomi Terahata (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e寺幡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003eサトミ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) is a contemporary Japanese bonsai potter, known for her exceptional craftsmanship and unique glazing techniques. She is the daughter of Mayama Mazan, the founder of the Terahata kiln in Seto, Japan. Continuing her father’s legacy, Satomi now runs the Terahata kiln and produces high-quality bonsai pots that combine traditional Seto techniques with her own artistic style. Her works are celebrated for their elegance, meticulous detail, and harmonious glazes. Satomi's pots are highly regarded by bonsai enthusiasts and collectors alike, and she has become a respected figure in the bonsai pottery community.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196001956171,"sku":"@pS101t1193211449 53","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_8663_e76f1f84-1674-422c-99ee-0fba85cb2a0a.jpg?v=1767226690"},{"product_id":"terahata-mazan-mayama-mazan-寺畑真山-常滑-36-2cm-round-namban","title":"TERAHATA Mazan (Mayama Mazan) 寺畑真山 –  常滑 – 36.2cm Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eRegion: Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eKiln: Terahata Kiln, Seto, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"388\"\u003ePotter: TERAHATA Mazan (Mayama Mazan) 寺畑真山\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eA vintage, artisan-made Japanese Round Semi-Namban? bonsai pot (南蛮鉢), wheel-thrown in dense, iron-rich clay and fired unglazed to emphasize the natural character of the material. The rim is flat and slightly bevelled rather than rolled, forming a quiet, restrained lip (平縁 hira-buchi) that sits cleanly above the body and gives the pot a disciplined, architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eImmediately below the rim, the upper wall drops vertically into a clearly defined shoulder, marked by a crisp horizontal turning line (段差 dansa). This transition creates a strong visual break between the planting surface and the body, adding depth and structure without excess ornamentation. The mid-body section is gently compressed and slightly recessed, enhancing the layered profile and reinforcing the Namban aesthetic of weight and groundedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eBelow this, a pronounced lower band encircles the pot, softly rounded and subtly undercut, visually anchoring the form and guiding the eye downward to the base. The clay surface displays a warm, earthy brown tone with fine granular texture, characteristic of well-fired Seto clay, and has developed a rich natural patina (古色 kosyoku) over decades of age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"2170\"\u003eThe underside reveals carefully formed, integrated feet, modest in height yet sculptural, providing stability while maintaining the low, expansive silhouette. The base bears an incised hand-carved signature reading 「真山」 (Mazan), accompanied by a crisp impressed square kiln seal, both clean and well-preserved. Multiple drainage and wiring holes (水抜き穴・針金穴 mizunuki-ana \/ harigane-ana) are neatly arranged for practical and secure bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eThis is a serious, well-balanced Namban form, ideally suited to mature pines, junipers, and rugged yamadori, where strong trunks and aged bark demand a pot of quiet authority and substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 36.2 x 35.8 x 6.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 31.9 x 31.5 x 4.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eCondition: Excellent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eFree shipping within the UK mainland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe Terahata family of Seto, particularly the founder Mayama Mazan (also recognised as Terahata Mazan), has long held a prominent presence in the realm of bonsai pottery. The family’s kiln in Seto—a region celebrated as one of Japan’s “Six Ancient Kilns”—has produced pieces that exemplify the finest balance of utility and artistry Mayama Mazan’s legacy is defined by his innovative melding of traditional Seto ceramics methods with forms and finishes that harmonized particularly well with the bonsai aesthetic. These pots were designed not merely as containers, but as integral visual companions to the living trees they housed Today, the kiln’s reputation continues under the leadership of Satomi Terahata (also known as Satomi Mazan). Her work retains the kiln’s dedication to traditional technique while introducing her own stylistic innovations and a refined artisanal sensibility \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56476066513227,"sku":"@pS89c1176972200  79","price":189.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_0069.jpg?v=1770403383"}],"url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/collections\/terahata.oembed","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}