SENKOEN, Tokoname, 6.8cm rectangle unglazed with a middle band
Product Details:
Region: Tokoname 常滑市
Kiln: SENKOEN
Potter: SENKOEN (Hanno Souhei)
An amazing Mame-sized, unglazed rectangle features a very smooth raised lip that is finished, cloud feet slightly angled outwards and banding on the base, a style often associated with formality and strength, giving it lift and visual presence. The clay is the distinctive purple brown of the Tokoname area,
Stamped with the Senkoen seal.
External dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 3.6cm
A light application of oil, showing the character of the clay and a beautiful patina.
Condition: Excellent, very little use!
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Senkoen is a Japanese bonsai pottery studio known for its high-quality, meticulously crafted pots, particularly those designed by Hanno Souhei. The studio's history is intertwined with Hanno Souhei's background as a ceramics researcher, where he studied raw materials and glazes before establishing Senkoen. The studio's work is characterized by its attention to detail and its contribution to the bonsai art form.
Detailed Background:
• Hanno Souhei's Expertise:
Hanno Souhei, born in 1940, gained significant experience in ceramics before founding Senkoen. He spent a year studying raw materials and glazes at the Nagoya National Research Institute's experimental engineering laboratory, which heavily influenced his approach to pottery.
• Senkoen's Establishment:
In 1977, Senkoen began wholesale manufacturing, with "Senkoen" serving as the label for sales. Hanno Souhei remained the technical leader for the company, based in Tokoname.
• Focus on Quality and Detail:
Senkoen is renowned for producing pots that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, complementing the bonsai trees they hold.
Tokoname Pottery Tradition:
Tokoname is one of Japan's "six ancient kilns," with a long history of pottery making. Senkoen's location in Tokoname connects them to this rich tradition.
