{"product_id":"seizan-master-kataoka-makoto-静山-片岡-誠-誠山-55-7cm","title":"SEIZAN (Master Kataoka Makoto 静山 片岡 誠) - 誠山 - 55.7cm Rectangular Unglazed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"379\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Japan (常滑市)\u003cbr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eKiln: Seizan Kiln (誠山窯)\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003ePotter: SEIZAN (誠山), Kataoka Makoto (片岡 誠)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eThis large, unglazed rectangular bonsai pot by third-generation SEIZAN (誠山), Kataoka Makoto (片岡 誠), exemplifies the disciplined geometry and quiet authority for which the Seizan kiln is highly regarded. Formal yet restrained, the design reflects a mature Tokoname aesthetic rooted in balance, proportion, and enduring functionality, resonating strongly with the ideals of wabi-sabi (侘寂) and shibui (渋い).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eThe form is defined by a pronounced internal planting rim (内縁, nai-en) and subtly tapered walls that widen gently from the base toward the rim. Crisp, square-edged corners reinforce the pot’s architectural clarity. Just below the rim, a distinctive dual top band (二重上縁, niju joen) introduces two finely articulated parallel ridges, adding depth and refinement while preserving the overall restraint of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eThis example is formed from a rich, chocolate-toned clay body, darker and deeper in character than the more commonly encountered Tokoname hues. Fired to a dense, durable finish, the surface presents a soft, even texture that enhances the visual weight of the form. With age and use, the clay has begun to develop a natural patina (風合い, fu-ai), contributing to a refined tsuchi-aji (土味), the subtle “flavour” of mature, well-fired clay valued by experienced collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eThe foot construction (足作り, ashi-zukuri) is robust and precisely executed. The stepped corner feet (段付き足, dan-tsuki ashi) consist of two clearly defined horizontal layers, providing stability and visual structure. A continuous basal band encircles the lower body, creating the impression of a third tier. This compositional element subtly elongates the profile of the pot and establishes strong visual continuity between body and foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 55.7 × 47.6 × 9.30 cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal dimensions: 50.5 × 32.3 × 6.80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eCondition: Excellent, with early surface patina developing naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eAbout the Potter – 誠山三代・片岡 誠 (Kataoka Makoto)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003eBorn in 1927, Kataoka Makoto (片岡 誠) was the third-generation master of the Seizan Kiln (誠山窯) in Tokoname. Working under the name SEIZAN (誠山), he became widely respected for his unglazed bonsai containers, particularly those influenced by the kowatari (古渡) tradition derived from antique Chinese ceramics. His work is characterized by formal precision, quiet dignity, and surfaces that gain depth and character through time and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eHe was the father of Kataoka Katsushi (片岡 克司), known professionally as Reiho (玲峰), a prominent contemporary potter who continues the Seizan lineage today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392297709899,"sku":"@pSw1201838229*102","price":263.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_9820_09e93148-5b18-4c44-bee8-ba27c2ec5c9d.jpg?v=1769462125","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/seizan-master-kataoka-makoto-%e9%9d%99%e5%b1%b1-%e7%89%87%e5%b2%a1-%e8%aa%a0-%e8%aa%a0%e5%b1%b1-55-7cm","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}