{"product_id":"hattori-服部-tokoname-常滑市-47-3cm-oval-楕円形-glazed-施釉","title":"Hattori 服部 – Tokoname 常滑市 – 47.3cm Oval 楕円形 – Glazed 施釉","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \/ 商品詳細:\u003c\/strong\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 Hattori 服部\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotter \/ 陶工:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hattori 服部\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \/ 説明:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cstrong\u003eHattori 服部\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the renowned ceramic region of \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname 常滑市\u003c\/strong\u003e. Formed in a broad and shallow \u003cstrong\u003eoval shape (楕円形)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant container is finished in a refined soft blue to blue-lavender glaze \u003cstrong\u003e青紫釉\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the pot a calm and sophisticated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body has a beautifully balanced low profile, with gently rounded walls that flow smoothly from the upper edge towards the base. The overall silhouette is restrained and harmonious, allowing the proportions and glaze to define the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper opening incorporates a clearly defined \u003cstrong\u003einternal rim (内縁 \/ uchibuchi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, neatly framing the planting area and adding structure to the upper profile while maintaining the clean oval form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze is particularly attractive, showing soft blue and blue-lavender tones \u003cstrong\u003e青紫釉\u003c\/strong\u003e with subtle variation across the surface. Slightly deeper colour gathers around the upper edge, while the body displays a softer, more even tone. Fine age-related glaze lines and gentle tonal changes contribute to an appealing \u003cstrong\u003ekeinen no fuai (経年の風合い)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the surface additional depth and maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot stands on \u003cstrong\u003efour recessed curved cut feet (切足 \/ kiri-ashi)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each foot is set discreetly beneath the body and shaped to follow the curvature of the oval form. Their carefully cut profile creates a subtle shadow beneath the pot, giving the broad container a light and balanced stance while maintaining excellent stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside remains largely unglazed, exposing the warm natural clay body and creating an attractive contrast with the cool blue glazed exterior. The base carries the maker's incised signature \u003cstrong\u003e銘 (mei)\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the pot as a Hattori work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base incorporates \u003cstrong\u003etwo main drainage holes (排水穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with \u003cstrong\u003esix drain\/wiring holes (排水・針金穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e arranged around the perimeter, providing excellent drainage and multiple anchoring positions for securely wiring a mature bonsai into the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e47.3cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and only \u003cstrong\u003e6.7cm\u003c\/strong\u003e high, the pot has particularly elegant proportions. The combination of its broad \u003cstrong\u003eoval form (楕円形)\u003c\/strong\u003e, internal rim \u003cstrong\u003e内縁\u003c\/strong\u003e, recessed curved cut feet \u003cstrong\u003e切足\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature soft blue glaze \u003cstrong\u003e青紫釉\u003c\/strong\u003e, and practical drainage layout creates a refined and highly functional bonsai container with a strong sense of \u003cstrong\u003echowa (調和)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.3 × 35.4 × 6.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal dimensions \/ 内寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.1 × 31.0 × 5.0cm\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 UK Mainland\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 is a particularly attractive large glazed bonsai container by \u003cstrong\u003eHattori 服部\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its broad shallow proportions, understated oval form and beautifully controlled \u003cstrong\u003eblue-lavender glaze (青紫釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e47.3cm oval format\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a generous planting area while retaining a low, elegant profile, making the pot especially suitable for mature deciduous bonsai, flowering species and refined exhibition compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58071813423435,"sku":"1227061876  120","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_5435.jpg?v=1786124308","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/hattori-%e6%9c%8d%e9%83%a8-tokoname-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91%e5%b8%82-47-3cm-oval-%e6%a5%95%e5%86%86%e5%bd%a2-glazed-%e6%96%bd%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}