{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-常滑-10-4cm","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 12.8 Round – Glazed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003cbr data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eKiln: Bigei 美芸\u003cbr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003ePotter: Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eA refined, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by Hirata Atsumi of the Bigei kiln, Tokoname. This round form features a soft, continuous silhouette with a gently rounded shoulder and a subtle internal rim (内縁) that adds both strength and refinement to the overall profile. The exterior is finished in a deep cobalt-blue glaze (瑠璃釉 \/ 紺釉), showing fine age-appropriate crazing (貫入) that enhances its depth and character without distracting from the purity of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eThe pot is raised on three sculptural feet (三足), each carefully modelled with classical scroll-like detailing, giving a sense of movement and elegance while maintaining excellent visual balance. The contrast between the rich blue glaze and the warm, exposed Tokoname clay (土味) on the feet and base creates a pleasing and harmonious aesthetic. The base is well-finished, with a clean, recessed foot ring and an impressed oval Bigei seal (美芸印), neatly placed and clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eInside, the pot is unglazed, revealing the smooth, fine-textured clay surface, ideal for healthy root development. A central drainage hole (排水穴) is accompanied by three smaller wiring holes (針金穴), providing excellent functionality for secure tree placement. The proportions, low profile, and calm presence give the pot a strong sense of stability and balance (安定感), making it especially suitable for refined shohin compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 12.8 x 3.7cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 11.0 x 2.9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eCondition: Excellent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping to mainland UK on this pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56370352619851,"sku":"d1193339916 48","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9674_e0911efc-6152-4e00-9c74-63f96ddecb4e.jpg?v=1769174891","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/bigei-%e7%be%8e%e8%8a%b8-hirata-atsumi-%e5%b9%b3%e7%94%b0%e3%81%82%e3%81%a4%e3%81%bf-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91-10-4cm","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}