{"product_id":"gyouzan-1st-gen-nakano-yukizyou-中野行常-hand-signed-爪描き-常滑-5","title":"GYOZAN 2nd Gen (Yuuji Nakano 中野 裕二 )\"Hand signed 爪描き\" - 常滑 – 33.5cm Square Unglazed 角鉢 無釉 On Hold please ask if interested.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eGYOZAN 暁山 1st Gen (Nakano Yukijo 中野行常) \"Hand signed 爪描き\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003cbr data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eKiln: Gyozan Kiln 暁山窯\u003cbr data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"364\"\u003ePotter: 1st Generation Gyozan (Nakano Yukijo 中野行常)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eDescription\u003cbr data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eA vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by the 1st generation Gyozan (Nakano Yukijo), produced in Tokoname 常滑, one of Japan’s most respected ceramic centres for bonsai ware. This square pot is distinguished by its recessed and indented corners (隅落ち・角落ち), a strong architectural feature that begins at the rim lip and continues vertically through the body, flowing cleanly all the way down to the feet and giving the form a powerful, structured presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eThe pot features gently flared walls with a subtle taper, a clearly defined lower basal band (腰帯 koshitai), and stepped, hand-finished feet that provide both stability and visual balance. The clay body displays a soft, earthy tone with a fine surface texture and has developed an attractive natural patina 経年変化 over decades of time, enhancing depth and character. The overall design is restrained yet confident, expressing harmony 調和 and classic wabi-sabi 侘寂び aesthetics, making it particularly suitable for refined shohin and chuhin bonsai compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eThe base is hand signed using tsume-egaki 爪描き (fingernail incised signature), confirming the pot’s authenticity and artisan origin. Multiple drainage and wiring holes 水抜き穴・針金穴 are neatly finished, reflecting both practical design and high-quality Tokoname craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 33.5 x 33.3 x 9.8cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 29.7 x 29.6 x 7.5cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eCondition: Excellent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipment with this pot in UK Mainland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCollector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003es Note: \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eコレクターズノート\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eEarly works by Gyouzan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e暁山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) have become increasingly scarce on the market, particularly examples that combine strong form, clean execution, and a rich sense of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e土味\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e (tsuchi-aji) such as this piece. The harmonious balance of proportion, the carefully executed feet (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e爪描き脚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), and the use of classic Tokoname clay exemplify the refined craftsmanship characteristic of first-generation Gyouzan works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePieces from this early period are especially valued for their understated elegance (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e控えめな美\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and structural confidence, qualities that have become hallmarks of Nakano Yukizyou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003es legacy. This pot embodies the timeless functionality and quiet sophistication that continue to make early Gyouzan ceramics highly sought after by serious collectors and bonsai practitioners worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55876181721419,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_6329.jpg?v=1762793481","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%91-5","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}