{"product_id":"totsui-lapis-lazuli","title":"Tosui (東水) – Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) – 26.6cm Oval Glazed Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eRegion: Seto, Aichi (瀬戸市)\u003cbr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eKiln: Tosui-yaki 東水焼\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003ePotter: Tosui (東水) — Mizuno Masao (水野正雄)\u003cbr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eLineage: Tosui line of Seto (瀬戸東水・春松系統)\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eSeal \/ Mark: Impressed Tosui seal, 「東水」, to the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA vintage, artisan-crafted Japanese bonsai pot (bonsai-bachi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e盆栽鉢\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) showcasing the refined aesthetic of Seto-yaki (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e瀬戸焼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The piece is finished in a deep, lustrous lapis-lazuli glaze, known in Japanese as ruri-yū (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e瑠璃釉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), producing a rich and subtly variegated surface. The form presents a gently rounded mid-band and a softly compressed oval silhouette, delivering a calm, balanced presence (wabi to shibumi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e侘・渋み\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The rim is slightly thickened, creating a quiet sense of stability, while the underside features traditional, hand-formed feet (tebiki-ashi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e手挽き足\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) and two cleanly cut drainage and wiring holes (mizu-nuke ana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e水抜き穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \/ nezuke ana \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e根付け穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe clay body displays the fine-grained character typical of Seto kilns, and the unglazed base has begun to develop a beautiful, natural patina (fūai \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"JA\" style=\"font-family: 'MS Mincho','serif'; mso-ascii-font-family: Bahnschrift; mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Bahnschrift;\"\u003e風合い\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) through age and use. The proportions and finish evoke the classic elegance of the Tōsui lineage, making it suitable for refined deciduous or evergreen compositions that benefit from strong color harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 26.6 × 19.4 × 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 23.0 × 16.1 × 3.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExcellent, with no chips, cracks, or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eShipping: Free shipping to mainland UK.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55952912417099,"sku":"@pS 87 w1187471218      80","price":163.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7017_94c64cbf-ec86-4427-86cb-9fb344bfa4e3.jpg?v=1763994768","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/totsui-lapis-lazuli","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}