FUKUDA KEIUN 福田慶雲 – 常滑 Tokoname – 15.2cm Rectangular Glazed (長方形 釉薬)
Product Details:
Region: Tokoname 常滑市
Kiln: Not specified（窯名不詳）
Potter: Fukuda Keiun 福田慶雲
Description:
A contemporary handmade Japanese bonsai pot (手作り盆栽鉢) by the modern Tokoname potter Fukuda Keiun (福田慶雲).
This rectangular form (長方形) is made from light buff Tokoname clay (淡い黄味の常滑土), fine-grained and smooth, and finished with a layered purple glaze showing subtle variation between deep violet and bluish-lavender tones. The glaze transition runs horizontally around the pot in a softly undulating, wave-like line, creating a natural sense of movement reminiscent of a tidal or sea-wave effect.
The upper edge is defined by a very subtle inner rim (ごく控えめな内縁), with the outer wall remaining visually continuous rather than flared or lipped. The lower section features a semi-glazed basal band (半釉の高台周りの帯), where the glaze thins and partially breaks to reveal the warm clay tone beneath, visually grounding the form without creating a distinct banded separation.
The pot stands on refined cloud feet (雲足), fully glazed and carefully proportioned, contributing to a stable and well-balanced presence (安定感のある姿). The overall form is composed and functional, suitable for shohin to small chuhin bonsai.
On the underside, Fukuda Keiun’s hand-incised signature (慶雲銘) is clearly visible, together with a practical arrangement of drainage and wiring holes (排水穴・針金穴), reflecting sound contemporary Tokoname craftsmanship.
External Dimensions: 15.2 × 12.2 × 6.4 cm
Internal Dimensions: 13.2 × 10.0 × 4.7 cm
Condition: Excellent! (非常に良好な状態)
Free Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!
About the Potter – Fukuda Keiun (福田慶雲):
Fukuda Keiun is a contemporary Tokoname bonsai potter active from the late Heisei period onward. His work is characterised by controlled forms combined with expressive glaze treatments, producing pots that balance visual interest with practical usability within the Tokoname tradition.
Collector’s Note:
Authenticity (真正性 shinsei-sei): The hand-incised signature confirms direct authorship.
Contemporary relevance (現代性 gendai-sei): A modern Tokoname bonsai pot, not vintage.
Glaze character (釉調 yūchō): The wave-like purple and blue glaze transition adds depth and movement while remaining harmonious with planted trees.
A functional bonsai container and a clear example of contemporary Tokoname ceramic craftsmanship (現代常滑焼).
