{"product_id":"mazan","title":"TERAHATA Mazan (Mayama Mazan) 寺畑真山 –  常滑 – 45.6cm Square 正方鉢 – Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Details \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e鉢の詳細\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e産地\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, Aichi Prefecture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e愛知県\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, Japan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e日本\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKiln \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e窯元\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Mazan Kiln \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotter \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e作家\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Terahata Mazan \/ Mayama Mazan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e寺畑真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e形状\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Square \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e正方鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \/ Seihobachi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e仕上げ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Unglazed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e無釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \/ Muyu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e落款\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e Impressed seal and hand-incised signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e説明\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eA substantial vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e日本盆栽鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e by \u003cb\u003eTerahata Mazan \/ Mayama Mazan \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e寺畑真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, produced in Tokoname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑市\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe pot is formed in a broad, powerful \u003cb\u003esquare shape \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e正方鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (seihobachi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e with gently softened corners and a strong architectural presence. Despite its considerable 45.6cm size, the proportions remain controlled and balanced, creating an excellent sense of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e安定感\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (anteikan – stability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e美的均衡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (biteki kinko – aesthetic balance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe upper profile is particularly refined. A broad projecting \u003cb\u003elip \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (koen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e runs continuously around the pot and is finished with a delicate \u003cb\u003eraised border \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e縁取り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (fuchidori)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e following the complete square contour. This subtle raised detail adds definition and refinement to the upper edge without making the rim appear heavy, contributing strongly to the pot’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e造形美\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (zokei-bi – beauty of form)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e胴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (do)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e remains restrained and clean, allowing the natural proportions of the pot and the character of the clay to take precedence over unnecessary decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eAt the base, the pot is supported by four substantial \u003cb\u003estepped corner feet \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e段足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (dan-ashi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e. Their stepped profile gives the large vessel a broad, secure stance while maintaining a refined transition between body and base. The feet follow the square geometry of the pot closely, reinforcing its strong architectural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe unglazed Tokoname clay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e常滑無釉土\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e displays a warm reddish-brown to chocolate-brown tone with subtle natural variation across the surface. The exposed clay shows attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e土味\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (tsuchi-aji – character of the clay)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e together with developing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e景色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (keshiki – surface character from age and use)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e. The interior and underside display further tonal variation consistent with a mature, well-used unglazed bonsai pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe planting chamber is deep and generously proportioned, providing substantial root space suitable for a mature bonsai while preserving the strong exterior proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe drainage system is especially comprehensive. The base incorporates \u003cb\u003e9 drainage holes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (mizunuki-ana)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e together with \u003cb\u003e8 wiring holes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (harigane-ana)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e. This provides excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e排水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (haisui – drainage)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e and numerous anchoring points for securely fixing a substantial tree within the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe underside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e鉢底\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (hachizoko)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e carries both an impressed \u003cb\u003eseal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e印\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e and the hand-incised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, important identifying features associated with Terahata Mazan’s work and of particular interest to collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe combination of the broad bordered lip, clean square body, substantial stepped feet and warm unglazed Tokoname clay gives this pot a particularly strong sense of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e渋み\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (shibumi – understated refinement)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e品格\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (hinkaku – dignity)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e造形美\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (zokei-bi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eExternal Dimensions \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e外寸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e 45.6 × 45.5 × 13.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal Dimensions \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e内寸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e 39.2 × 39.0 × 10.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ 状態:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good! 良好な状態です。\u003cbr\u003eThe pot presents extremely well overall. There are \u003cstrong\u003etwo small chips located towards the back, one on each side of the pot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their position means they are \u003cstrong\u003enot noticeable when the pot is displayed from the front\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them particularly discreet when the pot is presented with a bonsai at an exhibition or show. They do not affect the structure, stability, or functionality of the pot. Please refer to the photographs for their exact location and condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eFree Shipping within UK Mainland \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e英国本土送料無料\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eCollector’s Note \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003eコレクターズノート\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eTerahata Mazan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e寺畑真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, also known as \u003cb\u003eMayama Mazan\u003c\/b\u003e, is a recognised Tokoname bonsai potter associated with the \u003cb\u003eMazan Kiln \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山窯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eCollectors particularly value examples that show the combination of a clear impressed seal and the hand-incised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e signature. These marks are important attribution features and help distinguish individually worked Mazan pieces from more anonymous Tokoname production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eMazan’s work is especially appreciated for strong, balanced forms, restrained detailing and careful use of unglazed Tokoname clay. His pots often rely on proportion, foot construction, rim treatment and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e土味\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (tsuchi-aji)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e rather than excessive surface decoration, making them particularly suitable for mature bonsai where the container should support rather than dominate the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThis large square example demonstrates those qualities particularly well. The broad projecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (koen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e with its delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e縁取り\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (fuchidori)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e段足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e (dan-ashi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e, generous planting volume, complex drainage arrangement and mature unglazed surface combine to create a pot with both practical strength and considerable collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe presence of both the impressed seal and hand-incised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic';\"\u003e真山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e signature further strengthens the attribution and makes this a particularly desirable example for collectors of traditional Tokoname bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53254942097739,"sku":"@pS27 q1181651464  145","price":365.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_5829_99e9e27a-3b73-4d04-b863-87318d4fa543.jpg?v=1786889711","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/mazan","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}