{"product_id":"rizan-利山-hand-signed-爪描き-常滑市-tokoname-31-5cm-round-unglazed-bonsai-pot-丸鉢-無釉","title":"Rizan 利山 Hand Signed 爪描き – 常滑市 (Tokoname) – 31.5cm Round Unglazed Bonsai Pot 丸鉢 無釉","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1065\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eRizan 利山 Hand Signed 爪描き – 常滑市 (Tokoname) – 31.5cm Round Unglazed Bonsai Pot 丸鉢 無釉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname, Aichi, Japan (常滑市)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rizan (利山窯)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rizan (利山)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unglazed round bonsai pot (丸鉢・無釉)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eA finely handcrafted Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eRizan (利山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, executed in the traditional Tokoname style while displaying an unusually bold and organic surface treatment. The elegant, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003erounded lip (丸縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e transitions into a well-defined \u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003einternal rim (内縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a refined visual frame that contrasts beautifully with the dramatic exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1994\"\u003eThe gently \u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eswollen body (胴張り)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the pot a low, stable profile, while the entire outer wall has been meticulously carved with a deeply textured \u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003etree-bark finish (樹皮肌)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rugged relief catches light from every angle, creating remarkable depth and movement and evoking the appearance of ancient, weathered bark. This distinctive treatment enhances the naturalistic aesthetic while remaining balanced and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eThe warm chocolate-brown Tokoname clay exhibits attractive firing variations (焼色) that complement the heavily textured surface. The understated interior has been left smooth, allowing the craftsmanship of the form to take precedence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eThe pot stands upon three carefully modelled \u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003ecloud feet (雲足)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provide excellent visual stability while reinforcing the classical Japanese aesthetic. The underside features one central drainage hole together with six evenly positioned wiring holes (水抜き穴・針金穴), making it equally suitable for exhibition-quality bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eThe pot is finished with a hand-incised \u003cstrong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eRizan (利山)\u003c\/strong\u003e signature (爪描き), confirming its authenticity as an individually crafted work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5 × 31.5 × 8.0 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.5 × 24.5 × 6.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eFree Shipping to UK Mainland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2880\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotter Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003eVery little published information is available regarding \u003cstrong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eRizan (利山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, although signed examples are recognised by collectors of Tokoname bonsai pottery. His work demonstrates the traditional Tokoname emphasis on functional craftsmanship while occasionally incorporating distinctive naturalistic surface textures, such as the deeply carved bark-effect (樹皮肌) seen on this example. Individually hand-signed pieces are considerably less common than production wares and are appreciated by collectors for their character and originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3450\"\u003eCollector's Notes (収集家のコメント)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3982\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is an unusually expressive example of Tokoname craftsmanship. The combination of the powerful bark-textured exterior (樹皮肌), elegant rounded profile, and hand-modelled cloud feet (雲足) creates a pot that pairs exceptionally well with rugged deciduous species, old pines, junipers and naturalistic compositions. Hand-signed examples by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003eRizan (利山)\u003c\/strong\u003e are encountered relatively infrequently, making this a particularly desirable piece for collectors seeking distinctive Tokoname pottery beyond the better-known production kilns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57758853955915,"sku":"c1201603927   38","price":188.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_4283_f081f1de-f85a-4230-97f2-228beb0f3c84.jpg?v=1783084430","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/rizan-%e5%88%a9%e5%b1%b1-hand-signed-%e7%88%aa%e6%8f%8f%e3%81%8d-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91%e5%b8%82-tokoname-31-5cm-round-unglazed-bonsai-pot-%e4%b8%b8%e9%89%a2-%e7%84%a1%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}