{"product_id":"nakano-gyozan-中野-行山-hand-signed-爪描き-常滑-39-5cm-round-丸鉢-unglazed-無釉","title":"NAKANO GYOZAN 中野 行山 \"Hand signed 爪描き\" - 常滑 - 39.5cm Round 丸鉢 – Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \/ 鉢の詳細\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ 産地: \u003c\/strong\u003eTokoname 常滑市, Aichi Prefecture 愛知県, Japan 日本\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKiln \/ 窯元:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyouzan Kiln 暁山窯\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotter \/ 作家:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd Generation Gyozan – Nakano Yuuji 二代目 暁山・中野裕二\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm \/ 形状:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round 丸鉢 \/ Marubachi\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \/ 仕上げ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unglazed 無釉 \/ Muyu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Signed \/ 手彫り銘:\u003c\/strong\u003e 爪描き \/ Tsumegaki\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription \/ 銘:\u003c\/strong\u003e 中野裕二造 – “Made by Nakano Yuuji”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \/ 説明:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully proportioned vintage, artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Generation Gyozan, Nakano Yuuji 二代目 暁山・中野裕二\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced in Tokoname 常滑市.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial \u003cstrong\u003eround bonsai pot 丸鉢 (marubachi)\u003c\/strong\u003e has a full, softly swollen profile with a strong yet restrained presence. The body \u003cstrong\u003e胴 (do)\u003c\/strong\u003e curves smoothly inward towards the base, creating a broad, rounded silhouette with an excellent sense of \u003cstrong\u003e安定感 (anteikan – stability)\u003c\/strong\u003e and harmonious proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper edge is broad and softly rounded, forming a substantial lip \u003cstrong\u003e口縁 (koen)\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives definition to the otherwise remarkably clean and uninterrupted exterior. Inside, the planting chamber is finished with a clearly defined \u003cstrong\u003einternal rim 内縁 (uchibuchi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the circular form of the pot and adding refinement to the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features is the set of \u003cstrong\u003erecessed cloud-shaped feet 雲足 (kumo-ashi)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each foot is individually incised and decorated with elegant scrolling cloud motifs, while their recessed positioning beneath the body allows them to provide lift and stability without interrupting the strong rounded silhouette. This subtle detailing gives the pot considerable character when viewed from below or at planting height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unglazed Tokoname clay \u003cstrong\u003e常滑無釉土\u003c\/strong\u003e has matured into an attractive warm reddish-brown and earthy brown colouration, with subtle variations across the surface. Its fine texture and natural ageing give the pot an appealing \u003cstrong\u003e土味 (tsuchi-aji – character of the clay)\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the developing surface patina and tonal variation contribute to its \u003cstrong\u003e景色 (keshiki – visual character acquired through age and use)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is thoughtfully arranged for both drainage and secure anchoring of a bonsai. At its centre is a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eflower-shaped drainage opening\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003efour larger circular holes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeight smaller wiring holes\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent \u003cstrong\u003e排水 (haisui – drainage)\u003c\/strong\u003e and numerous points for \u003cstrong\u003e針金固定 (harigane kotei – wire anchoring)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the hand-incised inscription \u003cstrong\u003e中野裕二造\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e“Made by Nakano Yuuji”\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing direct identification of the maker. The hand-worked \u003cstrong\u003e爪描き (tsumegaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e signature is an important feature of the piece and confirms its attribution to \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Generation Gyozan, Nakano Yuuji 二代目 暁山・中野裕二\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the generous rounded form, substantial lip, internal rim \u003cstrong\u003e内縁\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully carved recessed \u003cstrong\u003e雲足\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature Tokoname clay and carefully considered drainage arrangement creates a pot with considerable \u003cstrong\u003e造形美 (zokei-bi – beauty of form)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e渋み (shibumi – understated refinement)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eExternal Dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 39.5 × 15.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInternal Dimensions \/ 内寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 33.5 × 13.0cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition \/ 状態:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Excellent! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e非常に良好\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. No chips, cracks or structural flaws visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFree Shipping to Mainland UK \/ 英国本土送料無料\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAbout the Potter \/ 作家について – 2nd Generation Gyozan, Nakano Yuuji 二代目 暁山・中野裕二\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nNakano Yuuji 中野裕二 is the \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Generation Gyozan 二代目 暁山\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing the Tokoname bonsai-pot tradition associated with the Gyouzan Kiln 暁山窯.His work is appreciated for careful proportion, refined construction and an understanding of traditional bonsai-pot forms, particularly unglazed pieces \u003cstrong\u003e無釉鉢\u003c\/strong\u003e where the character of the clay \u003cstrong\u003e土味 \/ tsuchi-aji\u003c\/strong\u003e and the balance of the form are allowed to take precedence over decoration.This example reflects those qualities particularly well. The broad\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e, rounded body, clear internal rim (\u003cstrong\u003e内縁\u003c\/strong\u003e), clean absence of external bands, recessed, carved cloud feet (\u003cstrong\u003e雲足\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e, and carefully considered drainage and wiring system demonstrate both practical understanding and strong formal discipline.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollector’s Note \/ コレクターズノート\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nHand-signed works by \u003cstrong\u003e2nd Generation Gyozan, Nakano Yuuji 二代目 暁山・中野裕二\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly attractive to collectors because the \u003cstrong\u003e爪描き (tsumegaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e inscription reflects direct hand involvement in the making of the pot.The underside inscription \u003cstrong\u003e中野裕二造\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially important, as it directly names the maker and supports the attribution to Nakano Yuuji. 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