{"title":"Tosui (東水) – Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"totsui-lapis-lazuli","title":"Tosui (東水) – Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) – 26.6cm Oval Glazed Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eRegion: Seto, Aichi (瀬戸市)\u003cbr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eKiln: Tosui-yaki 東水焼\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003ePotter: Tosui (東水) — Mizuno Masao (水野正雄)\u003cbr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eLineage: Tosui line of Seto (瀬戸東水・春松系統)\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eSeal \/ Mark: Impressed Tosui seal, 「東水」, to the base\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 (bonsai-bachi \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盆栽鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) showcasing the refined aesthetic of Seto-yaki (\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瀬戸焼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The piece is finished in a deep, lustrous lapis-lazuli glaze, known in Japanese as ruri-yū (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e瑠璃釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), producing a rich and subtly variegated surface. The form presents a gently rounded mid-band and a softly compressed oval silhouette, delivering a calm, balanced presence (wabi to shibumi \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・渋み\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The rim is slightly thickened, creating a quiet sense of stability, while the underside features traditional, hand-formed feet (tebiki-ashi \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手挽き足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and two cleanly cut drainage and wiring holes (mizu-nuke ana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \/ nezuke ana \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根付け穴\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';\"\u003eThe clay body displays the fine-grained character typical of Seto kilns, and the unglazed base has begun to develop a beautiful, natural patina (fūai \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風合い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) through age and use. The proportions and finish evoke the classic elegance of the Tōsui lineage, making it suitable for refined deciduous or evergreen compositions that benefit from strong color harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 26.6 × 19.4 × 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 23.0 × 16.1 × 3.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eShipping: Free shipping to mainland UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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":55952912417099,"sku":"@pS 87 w1187471218      80","price":163.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7017_94c64cbf-ec86-4427-86cb-9fb344bfa4e3.jpg?v=1763994768"},{"product_id":"tosui-東水-seto-yaki-瀬戸焼-14-4cm-rectangular-bag-form-glazed-bonsai-pot-長方袋式-海鼠釉鉢","title":"Tosui (東水) – Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) – 14.4cm Rectangular Bag-Form Glazed Bonsai Pot（長方袋式・海鼠釉鉢）","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eTosui (東水) – Seto, Aichi (瀬戸市) – 14.4cm Rectangular Bag-Form Glazed Bonsai Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eRegion: Seto, Aichi (瀬戸市)\u003cbr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eKiln: Tosui-yaki 東水焼\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003ePotter: Tosui (東水) — Mizuno Masao (水野正雄)\u003cbr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eLineage: Tosui line of Seto (瀬戸東水・春松系統)\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eSeal \/ Mark: Impressed Tosui seal, 「東水」, to the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eA fine vintage Japanese bonsai pot by Tosui (東水), from the Seto-yaki tradition of Aichi Prefecture. This elegant rectangular pot has a soft bag-form profile, or fukuro-gata (袋形), with rounded corners, gently swollen sides, and a well-defined internal rim, uchibuchi (内縁), giving the piece a strong yet refined sense of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eThe glaze is particularly attractive, showing a deep lapis-blue to green-blue surface with subtle speckling and tonal movement. Around the upper shoulder and rim, the glaze lightens into a soft greenish band, creating excellent depth and contrast against the darker body. The surface has developed a pleasing aged character, or jidai-kan (時代感), with gentle patina and natural signs of use that enhance its collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eThe pot stands on four raised feet with cloud-scroll style incised decoration, kumo-ashi (雲足), left partly unglazed in warm buff clay. This contrast between the glazed body and exposed clay feet gives the pot a classic handmade Seto appearance. The underside shows the impressed Tosui kiln mark, 「東水」, together with two drainage holes, mizunuki-ana (水抜き穴), suitable for bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eA well-balanced and highly usable artisan bonsai pot, ideal for shohin or small bonsai, especially species that would suit a cool-toned glazed container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.4 x 9.2 x 5.0cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.6 x 7.1 x 3.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.  Light age-related patina and signs of use are present, consistent with an older handmade bonsai pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eShipping: Free shipping to mainland UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1913\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57300468662603,"sku":"q1206834101   20","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_2218.jpg?v=1778698699"}],"url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/collections\/tosui-%e6%9d%b1%e6%b0%b4-seto-yaki-%e7%80%ac%e6%88%b8%e7%84%bc.oembed","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}