{"product_id":"banko-shunzan-春山-爪描き-萬古焼-三重県-11-5cm-rectangular-crystalline-celadon-crackle-glazed-bonsai-pot-隅入長方形-青磁結晶貫入釉","title":"Banko Shunzan 春山（爪描き）– 萬古焼・三重県 – 11.5cm Rectangular Crystalline Celadon Crackle Glazed Bonsai Pot（隅入長方形 青磁結晶貫入釉","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"118\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eBanko Shunzan 春山（爪描き）– 萬古焼・三重県 – 11.5cm Rectangular Crystalline Celadon Crackle Glazed Bonsai Pot（隅入長方形 青磁結晶貫入釉）\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banko Ware (萬古焼), Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, Japan (三重県四日市市)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bankoharuyama (萬古春山)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"259\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banko Shunzan 春山\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eReal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motozo Sasaoka (笹岡元造)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eHandmade\u003c\/strong\u003e soft-cornered rectangular bonsai pot (隅入長方形), finished in a refined pale celadon crystalline crackle glaze (青磁結晶貫入釉).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand Signed (爪描き) with impressed kiln seal (落款).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eA finely handcrafted Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eBanko Shunzan (春山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the artist name of \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eMotozo Sasaoka (笹岡元造)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an accomplished ceramic artist working within the distinguished \u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eBanko Ware (萬古焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition of Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e隅入長方形 (soft-cornered rectangular)\u003c\/strong\u003e bonsai pot is finished in a beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e青磁結晶貫入釉 (Seiji Kessho Kannyu-yu)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The naturally developed \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"937\"\u003e貫入 (kannyu)\u003c\/strong\u003e combines with the crystalline surface to create exceptional depth and subtle tonal variation, while the soft celadon glaze contrasts beautifully with the exposed warm chocolate-brown clay body (茶褐色の土肌), producing a refined and distinctly Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eThe body features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eslightly inward-tapering walls (わずかに内反する胴)\u003c\/strong\u003e that rise gracefully to a broad rounded rim \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e(丸縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a smoothly finished internal rim \u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e(内縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a balanced silhouette that embodies the understated elegance of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eShibui (渋い)\u003c\/strong\u003e design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eThe underside is carefully finished with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003erecessed base (落とし底)\u003c\/strong\u003e and supported by finely proportioned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003erecessed angled cut feet (斜め切足)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing both stability and visual lightness. The base bears the artist's \u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003ehand-incised signature (爪描き)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with the impressed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003ekiln seal (落款)\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eThe interior is fitted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003etwo drainage holes (水抜き穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003efour wiring holes (針金穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the pot fully functional for bonsai cultivation while preserving the refined craftsmanship expected of an artisan-made Japanese bonsai container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eThe harmonious proportions, elegant construction and beautifully developed celadon crystalline crackle glaze make this an excellent example of traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eBanko Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for refined \u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eShohin (小品盆栽)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eMame Bonsai (豆盆栽)\u003c\/strong\u003e compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eExternal Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 × 9.5 × 3.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eInternal Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.1 × 7.8 × 2.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition. There are no cracks, chips or repairs. The glaze, hand-incised signature and impressed kiln seal are all well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003eFree Shipping to UK Mainland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003ePotter Biography:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eBanko Shunzan (春山)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the artist name of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2662\"\u003eMotozo Sasaoka (笹岡元造)\u003c\/strong\u003e, born on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e2 May 1936\u003c\/strong\u003e into a family of traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eBanko Ware (萬古焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e potters in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. 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