{"product_id":"nakano-gyozan-中野-行山-hand-signed-爪描き-常滑-36-0cm-oval-bag-form-unglazed-楕円袋形-無釉","title":"NAKANO GYOZAN 中野 行山 \"Hand signed 爪描き\" - 常滑 - 36.0cm Oval Bag-Form Unglazed 楕円袋形 無釉","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003ePersonal Collection: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot for Sale! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBut if you really want it, ping me!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \/ 鉢の詳細\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 産地: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture（常滑市）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 窯: Gyouzan Kiln（暁山窯）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotter\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 作家: 1st Generation Gyouzan, Nakano Yukizyou（初代 暁山・中野行山）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand signed\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ (爪描き)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 印: Small impressed artist's seal on the exterior face of the pot（外面小印）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ 形状: Oval Bag-Form（楕円袋形 – daen fukuro-gata）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDescription \/ 説明:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA fine vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot（日本製・職人作の盆栽鉢）by \u003cstrong\u003e1st Generation Gyozan, Nakano Yukizyou（初代 行山・中野行常）\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in Tokoname（常滑）.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly elegant \u003cstrong\u003eoval bag-form bonsai pot（楕円袋形鉢）\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a pronounced pouch-like silhouette and beautifully controlled proportions. The body swells generously outward through the shoulder（胴張り）, then curves inward towards the base, creating the characteristic fullness associated with \u003cstrong\u003ebag-form（袋形）\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese bonsai containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section is especially refined. A strongly defined \u003cstrong\u003eupper band（上帯）\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a narrower neck above the swollen body, immediately beneath a rounded projecting lip（口縁）. This transition gives the pot a distinctive layered profile and reinforces the soft, enclosed character of the \u003cstrong\u003e袋形\u003c\/strong\u003e form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower body draws naturally inward towards the base, where the pot is supported by \u003cstrong\u003efour substantial rounded feet（四足）\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each foot has a broad attachment to the body and a softly curved, almost half-moon profile（半月形に近い足形）. Their rounded form follows the same visual language as the swollen body, producing a harmonious transition between \u003cstrong\u003e胴（body）\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e足（feet）\u003c\/strong\u003e while giving the pot excellent \u003cstrong\u003e安定感（anteikan – stability）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm brown Tokoname clay（常滑土・無釉）shows attractive tonal variation across the body, with subtle shifts of deeper brown and ochre enhancing the natural \u003cstrong\u003e土味（tsuchi-aji – clay character）\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gently matured surface carries a pleasing sense of \u003cstrong\u003e経年変化（keinen henka）\u003c\/strong\u003e and quiet \u003cstrong\u003e渋み（shibumi – understated refinement）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly interesting identifying feature is the \u003cstrong\u003esmall impressed seal（小印）\u003c\/strong\u003e positioned discreetly on the exterior face of the pot. Together with the extensive \u003cstrong\u003ehand-incised 爪描き signature（手彫り銘）\u003c\/strong\u003e on the underside, this gives the piece strong collector interest and a very direct connection to the hand of the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is carefully finished and incorporates multiple \u003cstrong\u003edrainage and wiring holes（排水穴・針金穴）\u003c\/strong\u003e, including larger peripheral openings and a central grouped arrangement. This provides practical drainage（排水性）and secure anchoring of the tree（樹木固定）.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the pronounced \u003cstrong\u003e袋形\u003c\/strong\u003e, rounded body, strong \u003cstrong\u003e上帯\u003c\/strong\u003e, projecting \u003cstrong\u003e口縁\u003c\/strong\u003e, softly formed feet, warm unglazed Tokoname clay and personal \u003cstrong\u003e爪描き\u003c\/strong\u003e signature gives this pot a particularly strong sense of \u003cstrong\u003e造形美（zokei-bi – beauty of form）\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e均衡（kinko – balance）\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e品格（hinkaku – dignity）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.0 × 25.7 × 10.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Dimensions \/ 内寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.2 × 19.7 × 7.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ 状態:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent \/ 状態良好\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e to UK Mainland \/ 英国本土送料無料\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAbout the Potter \/ 作家について – Nakano Gyozan 中野行山\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakano Gyozan（中野行山）was one of the highly respected figures associated with modern Tokoname bonsai ceramics（常滑盆栽鉢）, admired for his controlled proportions, strong functional design and understated Japanese aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is particularly valued for its combination of \u003cstrong\u003e実用性（jitsuyosei – functionality）\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e造形美（zokei-bi – beauty of form）\u003c\/strong\u003e, with careful attention to the relationship between the tree and container（樹と鉢の調和）.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing \u003cstrong\u003eNakano Gyozan's passing in 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, his signed works have taken on additional significance for collectors. Pots bearing his personal \u003cstrong\u003e爪描き hand-incised signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as this example, preserve a direct trace of the maker's hand and form an important part of the surviving legacy of the Gyozan kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note \/ コレクターズノート\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 36.0cm example is particularly appealing for its distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eoval bag-form（楕円袋形）\u003c\/strong\u003e construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swollen \u003cstrong\u003e胴張り\u003c\/strong\u003e body, narrowed upper section, pronounced \u003cstrong\u003e上帯\u003c\/strong\u003e, rounded \u003cstrong\u003e口縁\u003c\/strong\u003e, softly curved feet and warm \u003cstrong\u003e無釉土\u003c\/strong\u003e work together to create a very cohesive and recognisable silhouette. The result is softer and more sculptural than a conventional straight-sided oval, while still retaining the stability and strength required of a substantial bonsai container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presence of both the \u003cstrong\u003eexterior impressed seal（外面小印）\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ehand-incised 爪描き signature\u003c\/strong\u003e further enhances its collector significance and distinguishes it as a particularly characterful Gyozan piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58232207704395,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_6176.jpg?v=1787496167","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/nakano-gyozan-%e4%b8%ad%e9%87%8e-%e8%a1%8c%e5%b1%b1-hand-signed-%e7%88%aa%e6%8f%8f%e3%81%8d-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91-36-0cm-oval-bag-form-unglazed-%e6%a5%95%e5%86%86%e8%a2%8b%e5%bd%a2-%e7%84%a1%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}