{"product_id":"bigei-1","title":"HOKIDO (北斗) – 常滑 Tokoname (常滑市) – 10.6cm Rectangular 長方鉢 – Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \/ 商品詳細:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ 産地:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname 常滑市, Aichi Prefecture 愛知県\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln \/ 窯元:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hokido (峰輝堂)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotter \/ 陶工:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hokido (峰輝堂)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ 形式:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan-made Japanese rectangular unglazed bonsai pot \u003cstrong\u003e長方無釉盆栽鉢\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal \/ Mark \/ 落款:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed square Hokido (峰輝堂) kiln seal to the underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \/ 説明:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely made Japanese bonsai pot \u003cstrong\u003e(盆栽鉢 \/ bonsai-bachi)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eHokido (峰輝堂)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname (常滑市)\u003c\/strong\u003e, presented in a compact \u003cstrong\u003erectangular form (長方鉢 \/ choho-bachi)\u003c\/strong\u003e and made from an attractive warm reddish-brown unglazed clay \u003cstrong\u003e(無釉 \/ muyu)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite measuring only 10.6cm across, the pot has a remarkably strong architectural presence. The body \u003cstrong\u003e(胴 \/ do)\u003c\/strong\u003e is relatively deep for its compact dimensions, with gently outward-flaring walls \u003cstrong\u003e(外広がり \/ soto-hirogari)\u003c\/strong\u003e that broaden subtly towards the upper edge and give the container a substantial yet well-balanced profile \u003cstrong\u003e(調和 \/ chowa)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive characteristics is the treatment of the four corners \u003cstrong\u003e(四隅 \/ yosumi)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each corner is strongly defined by a broad vertical facet \u003cstrong\u003e(面取り \/ mentori)\u003c\/strong\u003e extending from the upper edge towards the base. These carefully formed faceted corners break up the otherwise restrained rectangular body and create an attractive interplay of planes and subtle tonal variation across the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper edge \u003cstrong\u003e(口縁 \/ koen)\u003c\/strong\u003e is clean and restrained, maintaining the simplicity \u003cstrong\u003e(簡素 \/ kanso)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the overall form while allowing the pronounced \u003cstrong\u003ementori (面取り)\u003c\/strong\u003e corner treatment and proportions of the body to provide the principal visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot stands on \u003cstrong\u003efour integrally formed corner feet (四足 \/ yon-ashi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully incorporated into the geometry of the vessel. Viewed from the underside \u003cstrong\u003e(鉢底 \/ hachizoko)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the feet and adjoining recessed sections follow the shaped corners of the pot, producing an unusually detailed and carefully finished base. The slight elevation created by the feet gives the relatively deep body a convincing sense of stability \u003cstrong\u003e(安定感 \/ anteikan)\u003c\/strong\u003e while preventing the form from appearing overly heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unglazed clay \u003cstrong\u003e(無釉土 \/ muyu-tsuchi)\u003c\/strong\u003e has particularly attractive \u003cstrong\u003etsuchi-aji (土味)\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying warm reddish-brown and earthy brown tones with subtle natural variation across the surface. The restrained unglazed finish allows the character of the clay \u003cstrong\u003e(土味 \/ tsuchi-aji)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the crispness of the construction to remain the principal focus, giving the pot an understated \u003cstrong\u003eshibui (渋い)\u003c\/strong\u003e character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside \u003cstrong\u003e(鉢底 \/ hachizoko)\u003c\/strong\u003e is neatly finished and bears a clearly impressed square \u003cstrong\u003eHokido (峰輝堂) kiln seal (窯印 \/ kama-jirushi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing an important identifying feature of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eone large central round drainage hole (中央排水穴 \/ chuo haisui-ana)\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003efour smaller round drainage\/wiring holes (排水・針金穴 \/ haisui-hari-ana)\u003c\/strong\u003e positioned towards the corners. This traditional and practical arrangement provides effective \u003cstrong\u003edrainage (排水 \/ haisui)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with multiple anchoring points for securely wiring \u003cstrong\u003e(針金 \/ harigane)\u003c\/strong\u003e a bonsai into the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of its compact dimensions, relatively deep planting area, warm unglazed clay and strongly faceted \u003cstrong\u003ementori (面取り)\u003c\/strong\u003e construction gives this small Hokido pot considerable character. The pronounced corners \u003cstrong\u003e(四隅 \/ yosumi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, integrated four-foot construction \u003cstrong\u003e(四足 \/ yon-ashi)\u003c\/strong\u003e and disciplined \u003cstrong\u003echoho-bachi (長方鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e proportions create a particularly pleasing sense of \u003cstrong\u003echowa (調和)\u003c\/strong\u003e — balance and harmony — while retaining the restrained aesthetic \u003cstrong\u003e(渋い \/ shibui)\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with traditional Japanese bonsai ceramics \u003cstrong\u003e(盆栽陶器)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.6 × 8.4 × 4.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ 状態:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent! 非常に良好\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping to mainland UK on this pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Note \/ コレクターズノート:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact \u003cstrong\u003eHokido (峰輝堂)\u003c\/strong\u003e pot is particularly appealing for the amount of architectural detail incorporated into such a small \u003cstrong\u003ebonsai-bachi (盆栽鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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