{"product_id":"heian-kosen-平安香泉-28-5cm-potter-unconfirmed","title":"INABA TOEN – Tokoname 常滑市 – 28.5cm 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 Inaba Toen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotter \/ 陶工:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inaba Toen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ 形式:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade Japanese rectangular unglazed bonsai pot 手作り長方無釉鉢\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal \/ Mark \/ 落款:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressed Inaba Toen seal to the underside\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\u003eInaba Toen\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in the renowned ceramic centre of \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname 常滑市\u003c\/strong\u003e. Formed in a strong \u003cstrong\u003erectangular shape (長方鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e and crafted from unglazed Tokoname clay \u003cstrong\u003e無釉常滑土\u003c\/strong\u003e, this substantial container displays a distinctly architectural character with beautifully controlled proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot features a broad projecting \u003cstrong\u003ekuchi-fuchi (口縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e which gives the upper profile considerable presence. Beneath the rim, the walls descend with a pronounced outward flare, creating a strong transition from the upper edge into the deeper rectangular body and giving the vessel a confident, well-grounded stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section is defined by a clearly articulated \u003cstrong\u003ekoshitai (腰帯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which strengthens the base visually and creates a harmonious transition into the four distinctive corner feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet are integrally formed and carefully shaped at each corner, with a stepped, almost key-like profile reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003ekagi-ashi (鍵足)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their geometric treatment follows the strong architectural language of the body and gives the underside considerable visual character while providing excellent stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay body is dense and finely textured, with a muted brown-grey tone and attractive \u003cstrong\u003etsuchi-aji (土味)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Age and use have developed a mature \u003cstrong\u003ekeinen no fuai (経年の風合い)\u003c\/strong\u003e across the surface, giving the pot depth and an understated sense of \u003cstrong\u003eshibui (渋い)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is cleanly finished and incorporates a practical drainage layout consisting of \u003cstrong\u003eone central square drainage hole (角形排水穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e together with \u003cstrong\u003efour round drain\/wiring holes (排水・針金穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing efficient drainage and secure anchoring for the root mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the impressed \u003cstrong\u003eInaba Toen\u003c\/strong\u003e seal, confirming the correct attribution of the pot. Inaba Toen is documented as a Tokoname maker, and contemporary specialist references identify surviving examples as handmade unglazed Tokoname bonsai pots. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.5 × 21.2 × 10.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal dimensions \/ 内寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.4 × 17.0 × 7.3cm\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 shipment with this pot in UK Mainland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Potter – Inaba Toen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInaba Toen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a recognised Tokoname bonsai pottery maker whose work is documented in specialist Tokoname seal references and in surviving handmade bonsai containers attributed to the kiln. Published examples are predominantly robust unglazed rectangular pots, often characterised by strong architectural forms, substantial walls and carefully considered foot construction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed biographical information on the individual potter behind Inaba Toen appears to be limited, so it is best treated as a recognised Tokoname maker or kiln attribution rather than assigning an unverified personal biography.\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 example is particularly interesting because the impressed mark identifies it as \u003cstrong\u003eInaba Toen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognised but comparatively less frequently encountered Tokoname name. Specialist references list Inaba Toen among established Tokoname makers, while surviving market examples confirm a tradition of substantial handmade unglazed rectangular pots. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the pronounced projecting \u003cstrong\u003ekuchi-fuchi (口縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e, strongly flared walls, defined \u003cstrong\u003ekoshitai (腰帯)\u003c\/strong\u003e and distinctive stepped \u003cstrong\u003ekagi-ashi (鍵足)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this piece considerable individuality. The central square drainage hole, four auxiliary drain\/wiring holes and mature Tokoname clay further reinforce its appeal as both a functional bonsai container and a collectable example of traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname bonsai pottery (常滑盆栽鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56291309453643,"sku":"@pS72 q1186189824 40","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9194_e1bb3ad2-9f87-4df7-bde1-e288ca7b6224.jpg?v=1768258301","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/heian-kosen-%e5%b9%b3%e5%ae%89%e9%a6%99%e6%b3%89-28-5cm-potter-unconfirmed","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}