{"product_id":"touyou-toyo-陶陽-matsumoto-takeshi-松本-武-tokoname-常滑市-33-6cm-round-drum-丸形太鼓鉢-unglazed-無釉","title":"TOUYOU \/ TOYO 陶陽 (Matsumoto Takeshi 松本 武) – Tokoname 常滑市 – 33.6cm Round Drum 丸形太鼓鉢 – Unglazed 無釉","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \/ 鉢の詳細\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ 産地:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture（愛知県常滑市）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln \/ 窯元:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touyou \/ Toyo（陶陽）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotter \/ 作家:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touyou \/ Toyo（陶陽）– Matsumoto Takeshi（松本 武）\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \/ 説明\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot（日本製・職人作の盆栽鉢）by \u003cstrong\u003eTouyou \/ Toyo（陶陽）, Matsumoto Takeshi（松本 武）\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the historic pottery centre of \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname（常滑市）\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aichi Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e33.6cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, this pot is formed in a broad and relatively shallow \u003cstrong\u003eround drum style（丸形太鼓鉢 \/ taiko-bachi）\u003c\/strong\u003e, with restrained near-vertical walls and a powerful low silhouette. Its proportions create an excellent sense of \u003cstrong\u003e安定感（stability）\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e均衡（balance）\u003c\/strong\u003e and quiet \u003cstrong\u003e品格（dignity）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the lower body is the traditional \u003cstrong\u003edrum-style stud decoration（鋲飾り）\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e鋲（byo – studs\/rivets）\u003c\/strong\u003e are arranged predominantly in two staggered rows around the circumference, creating the characteristic rhythmic detailing of the \u003cstrong\u003e太鼓形（taiko-gata）\u003c\/strong\u003e form. Rather than projecting strongly from the wall, the \u003cstrong\u003e鋲\u003c\/strong\u003e have been worked unusually smooth and shallow into the clay. This gives the studded drum decoration a particularly restrained and sophisticated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly beneath the \u003cstrong\u003e鋲\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eincised reinforcing band（胴帯 \/ do-obi）\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than projecting from the body, the band is \u003cstrong\u003erecessed into the clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the impression of a reinforcing hoop seated within the wall, similar to the inset metal bands used to secure the wooden body of a traditional drum or barrel. This incised \u003cstrong\u003e胴帯\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a strong but understated horizontal line around the pot and gives the lower body considerable definition without adding unnecessary visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow this is a fine continuous \u003cstrong\u003eincised groove（沈線 \/ chinsen）\u003c\/strong\u003e, an especially elegant feature of the lower construction. The \u003cstrong\u003e沈線\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a clean and deliberate separation between the main body and the \u003cstrong\u003ethree integrated feet（三足）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three feet are formed directly from the lower structure and follow the circular silhouette of the pot. Rather than appearing as separate applied feet, their shape is defined by the carefully executed \u003cstrong\u003e沈線\u003c\/strong\u003e, which visually separates them from the body while preserving the broad, uninterrupted circular profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis treatment gives the pot a beautifully controlled base and a strong, grounded \u003cstrong\u003e安定感\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the three-foot arrangement provides a subtle architectural finish when viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper body remains deliberately clean and restrained, allowing the \u003cstrong\u003e鋲飾り\u003c\/strong\u003e, incised \u003cstrong\u003e胴帯\u003c\/strong\u003e, and finely executed \u003cstrong\u003e沈線\u003c\/strong\u003e to provide the principal visual character. The broad \u003cstrong\u003erim（口縁）\u003c\/strong\u003e is simple and understated, maintaining the strong circular line of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unglazed clay（無釉土）has matured into an attractive muted \u003cstrong\u003egrey-green to olive-grey tone（灰緑色・オリーブ灰色）\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subtle variation across the surface gives the pot excellent \u003cstrong\u003e土味（tsuchi-aji – clay character）\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by natural \u003cstrong\u003e経年変化（age-related character）\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e時代味（jidai-mi）\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e景色（keshiki）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeper tones retained within the recessed \u003cstrong\u003e鋲\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e胴帯\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e沈線\u003c\/strong\u003e further emphasise the craftsmanship of the lower body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall appearance is distinctly \u003cstrong\u003e渋い（shibui）\u003c\/strong\u003e — restrained, mature and understated — making this a particularly attractive container for a substantial bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base incorporates \u003cstrong\u003eone large central drainage hole（中央排水穴）\u003c\/strong\u003e together with \u003cstrong\u003ethree smaller peripheral drainage\/wiring holes（排水・針金兼用穴）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides effective drainage while also allowing the tree and rootball to be securely anchored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot bears an impressed \u003cstrong\u003eTouyou \/ Toyo seal（陶陽印）\u003c\/strong\u003e, discreetly positioned on one of the lower grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e陶陽印\u003c\/strong\u003e is the identifying mark present on the pot and is an important feature for attribution and collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.6 × 33.6 × 8.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Dimensions \/ 内寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.1 × 30.1 × 6.7cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ 状態:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition（状態良好）. There are \u003cstrong\u003etwo small chips to the rim（口縁に小さな欠け二ヶ所）\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have been taken into consideration in the reduced asking price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping to UK Mainland \/ 英国本土送料無料\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Potter \/ 作家について – Touyou 陶陽 \/ Matsumoto Takeshi 松本 武\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouyou（陶陽）\u003c\/strong\u003e, real name \u003cstrong\u003eMatsumoto Takeshi（松本 武）\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an identified bonsai-pot maker associated with \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname（常滑）\u003c\/strong\u003e, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's historic ceramic centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work encompasses traditional Japanese bonsai-container forms and demonstrates careful attention to \u003cstrong\u003eproportion（均整）\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eclay character（土味）\u003c\/strong\u003e, restrained detailing and practical bonsai construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouyou is particularly associated with substantial unglazed containers, including round and \u003cstrong\u003edrum-form pots（太鼓鉢）\u003c\/strong\u003e. Surviving pieces bearing the \u003cstrong\u003e陶陽印\u003c\/strong\u003e are increasingly interesting to collectors of traditional Tokoname bonsai ceramics（常滑盆栽鉢）.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction associated with Touyou is documented as discontinued, although reliable published information confirming whether Matsumoto Takeshi is living or deceased remains limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Note \/ コレクターズノート\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e33.6cm Touyou 陶陽\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly distinctive interpretation of the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTaiko-bachi（太鼓鉢）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smoothly worked \u003cstrong\u003e鋲（byo）\u003c\/strong\u003e are especially unusual. Rather than standing prominently proud of the body, they have been worked shallow and smooth, giving the traditional studded treatment a quieter and more refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually distinctive is the \u003cstrong\u003eincised 胴帯（do-obi）\u003c\/strong\u003e, recessed into the body rather than projecting outward. Its sunken profile creates a strong horizontal division while retaining the simplicity of the circular form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow it, the finely executed \u003cstrong\u003e沈線（chinsen）\u003c\/strong\u003e elegantly separates and defines the \u003cstrong\u003ethree integrated feet（三足）\u003c\/strong\u003e, a subtle detail that becomes increasingly apparent when the pot is viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003e鋲飾り\u003c\/strong\u003e, recessed \u003cstrong\u003e胴帯\u003c\/strong\u003e, precise \u003cstrong\u003e沈線\u003c\/strong\u003e, three-foot construction, mature grey-green \u003cstrong\u003e無釉土\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural \u003cstrong\u003e土味\u003c\/strong\u003e, and impressed \u003cstrong\u003e陶陽印\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this pot a highly individual character and considerable \u003cstrong\u003e鑑賞価値（collector and aesthetic appeal）\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIt is a strong example of the understated \u003cstrong\u003e造形美（beauty of form）\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e安定感\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e渋み\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with traditional Japanese bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58263895900491,"sku":"f1196864709   62","price":152.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_6230.jpg?v=1787815708","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/touyou-toyo-%e9%99%b6%e9%99%bd-matsumoto-takeshi-%e6%9d%be%e6%9c%ac-%e6%ad%a6-tokoname-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91%e5%b8%82-33-6cm-round-drum-%e4%b8%b8%e5%bd%a2%e5%a4%aa%e9%bc%93%e9%89%a2-unglazed-%e7%84%a1%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}