REIHO Seizan 麗峰 青山 — Tokoname, Aichi（常滑市）— 34.6cm Rectangular Light Cream Glazed Bonsai Pot（長方鉢・淡クリーム釉）
Product Details / 鉢の詳細
Region / 産地: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture（常滑市）
Kiln / 窯: Reiho / Seizan Kiln（麗峰・青山窯）
Potter / 作家: Reiho Seizan（麗峰 青山）
Style / 形式: Handmade rectangular glazed bonsai pot（手作り長方釉薬鉢）
Glaze / 釉薬: Light cream glaze（淡クリーム釉）
Seal / Mark: Impressed kiln seal to the base（落款あり）
Description / 説明
A refined handmade Japanese bonsai pot by Reiho Seizan（麗峰 青山）, from the Tokoname ceramic tradition of Aichi Prefecture（常滑市）. This piece is made in a rectangular form, choho-bachi（長方鉢）, with clean proportions, a low balanced profile, and a calm traditional presence.
The exterior is finished in a soft light cream glaze, awa kurimu-yu（淡クリーム釉）, with subtle warm yellow tones and natural glaze variation around the edges. The glaze gives the pot a gentle, understated appearance while allowing the form and craftsmanship to remain the main focus. The warm unglazed Tokoname clay visible inside and underneath provides a pleasing contrast against the pale glazed exterior.
The body has straight, slightly flared walls with softly defined corners and a clean internal rim, uchibuchi（内縁）. A subtle lower band, koshi-obi（腰帯）, runs around the body, giving the pot structure and visual balance. The overall form is quiet and elegant, with a shibui（渋い）character suitable for refined bonsai display.
The underside is neatly finished with stepped cut feet, dan-tsuki kiri-ashi（段付き切足）, giving the pot stable support while maintaining a clean low profile. The base includes multiple drainage holes, mizunuki-ana（水抜き穴）, and wiring holes, harigane-ana（針金穴）, making the pot practical and ready for bonsai cultivation. The impressed base mark is clearly visible and adds collector interest.
A tasteful Tokoname glazed bonsai pot with a soft cream glaze, balanced rectangular form, and refined handmade character. This pot would be well-suited to flowering bonsai, fruiting species, deciduous trees, or a refined shohin / chuhin composition where a pale glazed container is desired.
External dimensions: 34.6 x 24.3 x 8.6cm
Internal dimensions: 30.2 x 20.1 x 6.5cm
Condition: Excellent condition. Light age-related patina, minor glaze variation, and natural firing marks are present, consistent with a handmade glazed bonsai pot.
