{"product_id":"gyouzan-1st-gen-nakano-yukizyou-中野行常-hand-signed-爪描き-常滑-4","title":"GYOZAN 1St Gen (Nakano Yukizyou “中野行常”)\"Seal only 印のみ\" - 常滑 - 14.9CM Rectangular Unglazed Bonsai Pot (長方形 無釉) Not for Sale","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eGYOUZAN 暁山 – 1st Generation (Nakano Yukizō 中野行蔵)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eTokoname 常滑 – Rectangular Unglazed Bonsai Pot (長方形 無釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eProduct Details: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot for Sale hosting my Juniper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eKiln: Gyouzan Kiln 暁山窯\u003cbr data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\"\u003ePotter: 1st Generation Gyouzan – Nakano Yukizō (中野行蔵)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eA vintage, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by the 1st generation Gyouzan, produced in Tokoname during the formative years of modern bonsai ceramics. Although rectangular in plan (長方形), the pot subtly follows a \u003cem data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"756\"\u003ebag-style\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"773\"\u003efukuro-gata\u003c\/em\u003e (袋形) influence, with softly rounded walls and gentle transitions that lend warmth and visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eThe pot features a pronounced internal rim (\u003cem data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"937\"\u003euchikomi-buchi\u003c\/em\u003e 内縁), creating a strong sense of structure and framing the planting area beautifully. The body is formed from a richly grogged Tokoname clay (\u003cem data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003esōdo tsuchi\u003c\/em\u003e 粗土), displaying a subdued iron-brown tone with natural speckling. Over decades, the surface has developed an exceptional patina (\u003cem data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003ekeika no atsumi\u003c\/em\u003e 経過の味), enhancing depth and character without artificial treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eThe feet are particularly noteworthy: stepped, rounded corner feet (\u003cem data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003edan-ashi\u003c\/em\u003e 段足) with softened edges, carefully integrated into the base and showing confident hand-finishing. These feet elevate the pot while maintaining stability and a grounded presence, a hallmark of early Tokoname craftsmanship. The underside bears the impressed square seal of Gyouzan, clearly legible and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eDrainage and wiring functionality is excellent, with two large drainage holes (\u003cem data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ehaisui-ana\u003c\/em\u003e 排水穴) and four smaller wiring holes (\u003cem data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003ehari-ana\u003c\/em\u003e 針穴), making this pot both highly practical and suitable for refined display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eExternal Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e14.9 × 10.4 × 5.4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eInternal Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e13.0 × 8.5 × 3.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eExcellent condition. No cracks, repairs, or structural issues. Natural kiln and age-related surface variations only, consistent with authentic vintage Tokoname ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eFree UK Mainland shipping included.\u003cbr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003ePlease examine the feet closely, as their form and finish are a defining aesthetic feature of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56191557370187,"sku":"@pS130g1204249334  253  300","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_8534_7b6c3386-1003-4777-adc9-7745a00fe088.jpg?v=1767135635","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/gyouzan-1st-gen-nakano-yukizyou-%e4%b8%ad%e9%87%8e%e8%a1%8c%e5%b8%b8-hand-signed-%e7%88%aa%e6%8f%8f%e3%81%8d-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91-4","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}