{"product_id":"bigei-美芸-hirata-atsumi-平田あつみ-tokoname-常滑-12-8-x-3-7cm-round-glazed","title":"SUISHOUEN HEKISUI 翠松園 (Mizukami Shinji 水上真司) – Tokoname 常滑 – 9.9cm – Drum Round Taiko-gata 太鼓形 – Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eKiln: Suishouen 翠松園\u003cbr data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"598\"\u003ePotter: Mizukami Shinji 水上真司\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eThis is a high-quality, handmade Japanese bonsai pot by Suishouen Hekisui (翠松園), produced in Tokoname. The pot is a classic drum-shaped round form (taiko-gata maru-bachi 太鼓形丸鉢), with strong horizontal proportions and a confident, grounded presence. The profile is defined by a gently flared upper wall and a pronounced mid-body band, giving the pot a powerful yet well-balanced silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe exterior features an applied raised bead decoration (ryubu-mon 粒文) running continuously around the mid-band, forming a rhythmic and traditional motif that enhances the drum form without appearing overly ornate. A subtle upper lip (kuchi-buchi 口縁) creates a clean visual transition into the interior, reinforcing the sense of structure and containment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe pot is unglazed (muyu 無釉), showcasing the natural Tokoname clay with a warm brown tone and fine granular texture. Over decades, the surface has developed a soft, natural patina (yaku-iro no keika 焼色の経過), giving depth and character to the clay and highlighting the craftsmanship of the piece. The interior displays a finely finished clay surface with visible iron speckling, typical of well-prepared Tokoname bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eThe base is fitted with three well-positioned drainage holes (haisui-ana 排水穴) and two wiring holes (hari-ana 針穴), ensuring full functionality for bonsai cultivation. The pot stands on small, sculpted feet, subtly carved and proportioned to lift the form while maintaining visual stability. The underside bears the impressed square seal of Suishouen Hekisui (翠松園角印), clearly legible and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 9.9 × 3.1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 8.5 × 1.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eFree shipping to UK mainland\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56370491654475,"sku":"@PSd1201581137-47","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9712.jpg?v=1769357005","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-tokoname-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91-12-8-x-3-7cm-round-glazed","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}