Suishouen, Tokoname, 56.5cm oval unglazed with a middle band
Product Details:
Region: Tokoname 常滑市
Kiln: SUISHOUEN HEKISUI
Potter: Mizukami Shinji (Suishouen)
Handmade bonsai pot, unglazed, oval, slight internal rim, cut feet, hand-applied band that provides visual weight, grounding the pot with a subtle, refined presence! The clay is the distinctive dark purple brown from the Tokoname area.
It bears a hardly legible seal from the artist.
External dimensions: 56.5 x 41 x 8.3cm
Condition: Excellent, very little use.
Suishouen Hekisui refers to a specific kiln in Tokoname, Japan, known for producing bonsai pots, particularly those crafted by Mr. Mizukami Shinji. These pots are recognised for their precise lines and fine details. They are often associated with the bunjingi style of bonsai, which is inspired by the literati's appreciation for nature and landscape paintings. The history of bonsai, including the development of the bunjingi style, is closely tied to the cultural and artistic trends of ancient Japan, particularly the tea ceremony and the influence of Chinese art.
Suishouen Hekisui Kiln:
This kiln is located in Tokoname, a city renowned for its pottery tradition, and is specifically known for its bonsai pots.
Mr. Mizukami Shinji, a craftsman at the kiln, is known for his meticulous and detailed work.
