{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-常滑-12-8cm-rectangular-unglazed-長方鉢-無釉","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 12.8cm Rectangular Unglazed 長方鉢・無釉","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eKiln: Bigei 美芸\u003cbr data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"277\"\u003ePotter: Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eA classic Japanese bonsai pot by Bigei (美芸), produced in Tokoname and bearing the impressed square kiln seal to the base. This is a low rectangular form (choho-bachi 長方鉢) with softly rounded corners and a subtly flared profile, giving the pot a calm, balanced presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eThe rim is flat and gently rounded (hirabuchi 平縁), with a slight outward projection that frames the planting area cleanly. From the feet upward, the body rises with a very gentle outward flare (hirogaru 広がり), most noticeable at the corners, before meeting the rim. This restrained flare adds visual stability while maintaining a classical, understated silhouette. A single horizontal mid-band (chudan obi 中段帯) encircles the body, providing quiet structure and proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eThe clay is unglazed (muyu 無釉), fired to a warm brown tone typical of Tokoname iron-rich bodies. The surface is smooth and compact with a soft natural sheen, showing early signs of patina (aji 味) along the rim, edges, and corners from age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eThe interior is cleanly finished, with gently sloped walls leading to a flat planting surface. The base is well executed, featuring a recessed foot ring and four low integrated feet (te-ashi 手足), neatly shaped and evenly spaced, giving the pot a stable yet unobtrusive stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eDrainage consists of two main water holes (mizunuki-ana 水抜き穴) accompanied by four smaller wiring holes (harigane-ana 針金穴), offering excellent functionality for secure planting and long-term cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.8 × 10.1 × 4.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0 × 8.3 × 3.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003cbr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eNo cracks, repairs, or structural issues. Minor surface marks consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56385123778891,"sku":"@pSv1190739164*69","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9780_c51c0246-5784-4ec6-8e71-4288edaf5571.jpg?v=1769380891","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%91-12-8cm-rectangular-unglazed-%e9%95%b7%e6%96%b9%e9%89%a2-%e7%84%a1%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}