Product Details:
Region: Tokoname 常滑市
Kiln: Arima Shoun
Potter: Arima Shoun
A contemporary, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by Arima Shoun of Tokoname. This elegant oval form is finished in a rich and highly saturated blue glaze reminiscent of lapis lazuli, with excellent depth and clarity across the surface. The glaze (釉薬) is evenly applied, pooling softly along the lower body and breaking cleanly at the foot, creating a refined contrast with the warm, natural Tokoname clay.
The pot features a gently rounded profile with a subtle inward-tapered wall and a clean, slightly rounded rim (縁), giving the piece a calm and well-balanced presence. The interior is left unglazed, showing the fine sandy texture of the clay body, which is both practical and visually harmonious. Two drainage holes are neatly cut, providing proper functionality for bonsai cultivation and wiring.
The base is finished with neatly cut feet (足), carefully shaped and evenly spaced, lifting the pot lightly from the surface and enhancing its overall sense of balance and stability (安定感). The underside bears a hand-incised signature, confirming the work of the potter and reinforcing its authenticity as a contemporary piece.
This pot has a strong yet refined 佇まい, making it particularly well-suited for shohin bonsai, especially deciduous trees or refined evergreens where the vivid blue glaze can provide a striking but tasteful contrast.
External dimensions: 11.1 x 9.2 x 3.5cm
Internal dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7 x 2.7cm
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Condition: Excellent!
Arima Shoun (祥雲) is a contemporary Tokoname potter working in the modern Tokoname-yaki tradition. His work is characterised by refined forms, carefully applied glazes, and clean, well-balanced construction. The name Shoun, meaning “auspicious cloud,” reflects a classical aesthetic sensibility rooted in Japanese ceramic culture.
