{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-常滑-18-6cm-round-unglazed-丸鉢-無釉","title":"BIGEI 美芸 (Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ) – 常滑 – 18.6cm Round – Unglazed 丸鉢・無釉","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eKiln: Bigei 美芸\u003cbr data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"415\"\u003ePotter: Hirata Atsumi 平田あつみ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eA vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot from Tokoname, produced at the Bigei kiln by Hirata Atsumi. This round vessel (丸鉢) is unglazed (無釉) and formed from iron-rich Tokoname clay, which has developed an appealing natural patina through age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eThe form is strongly architectural, characterized by a pronounced upper rim band accented with evenly spaced raised rivet details (鋲飾り). Below this, the central body is intentionally textured, creating a tactile contrast against the smoother banding and adding visual depth. The granular surface highlights the clay’s 土味 (earthy character), contributing to a quiet sense of maturity and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eThe rim (口縁) is softly rounded and well resolved, reinforcing a balanced and composed silhouette. A clearly articulated lower band provides visual grounding before transitioning into the base. The pot is supported by three sculptural feet (足付), carefully shaped and proportioned to lift the form while maintaining a stable, grounded presence. Overall, the proportions convey strength and restraint, making this pot particularly well suited to refined chuhin or larger shohin bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eThe interior is smoothly finished and functional, featuring a central drainage hole accompanied by three auxiliary wiring holes (水抜き穴・針金穴), ensuring excellent drainage and secure anchoring of the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.6 x 18.6 x 5.5cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.8 x 15.8 x 4.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56412589982027,"sku":"@pSWtFw1193734080*106","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9896.jpg?v=1769628400","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%91-18-6cm-round-unglazed-%e4%b8%b8%e9%89%a2-%e7%84%a1%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}