{"product_id":"katsumi-namiki","title":"Katsumi Namiki (並木克巳) - 常滑 - 12.7cm Round Pot (丸鉢 \/ marubachi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e常滑・愛知県\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003cbr\u003eKiln: Tokoname-yaki (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e常滑焼\u003c\/span\u003e) – Namiki workshop\u003cbr\u003ePotter: Katsumi Namiki (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e並木克巳\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautifully handcrafted Japanese bonsai pot (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e日本製盆栽鉢\u003c\/span\u003e), made by renowned Tokoname potter Katsumi Namiki (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e並木克巳\u003c\/span\u003e). This round form (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e丸鉢\u003c\/span\u003e \/ marubachi) displays classic balance with a gently rounded upper lip (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e口縁\u003c\/span\u003e \/ kōen) and a subtle stepped lower band (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e下段帯\u003c\/span\u003e \/ gedan-obi) that gives the pot a grounded yet refined stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe exterior showcases a soft blue–green celadon glaze (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e青瓷釉\u003c\/span\u003e \/ seiji-yu), lightly textured and naturally variegated, creating a calm atmospheric presence. The interior clay reveals warm Tokoname earth (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e常滑土\u003c\/span\u003e) with subtle firing tones—a hallmark of kiln-fired artisan work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe underside features a clearly incised signature \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e「克」\u003c\/span\u003e (Katsu), consistent with Namiki\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003es hand-carved markings (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e刻銘\u003c\/span\u003e \/ kokumei).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe pot is equipped with a large central drainage hole (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e排水孔\u003c\/span\u003e \/ haisui-kō) and six auxiliary wiring holes (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e \/ harigane-ana) arranged evenly for maximum stability during bonsai mounting. The cut foot channels (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e切り込み足\u003c\/span\u003e \/ kirikomi-ashi) are crisp and functional, ensuring proper aeration and water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe pot has an elegant weight and proportion, giving a strong sense of harmony and balance (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e調和と均整\u003c\/span\u003e \/ chōwa to kinsei)—ideal for shohin conifers, deciduous trees, or accent plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: 12.7 × 5.8cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Dimensions: 11.5 x 4.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Excellent (\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;\" lang=\"JA\"\u003e極上状態\u003c\/span\u003e \/ gokujō jōtai) No chips, cracks, glaze flaws, or structural issues. Surfaces inside and out are clean and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56092969795915,"sku":"@pS42x1183233651    45","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7522.jpg?v=1765463138","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/katsumi-namiki","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}