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The sides remain clean and restrained, allowing the strong silhouette and glaze to provide the principal visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corners are carefully shaped and subtly flared \u003cstrong\u003e隅張り \/ sumibari\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the rectangular form additional architectural definition without appearing severe. Viewed from above, the gently shaped corner treatment softens the geometry of the vessel and creates an attractive transition between the long and short sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper edge is particularly refined. A pronounced projecting \u003cstrong\u003elip (口縁 \/ koen)\u003c\/strong\u003e runs around the complete perimeter and is finished with a delicate \u003cstrong\u003eraised border (隆線縁取り \/ ryusen fuchidori)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fine raised detail gives the rim greater definition and visually crowns the outward-flaring body, producing a strong sense of \u003cstrong\u003ebalance (均整 \/ kinsei)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eharmony (調和 \/ chowa)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale \u003cstrong\u003ecream-white glaze (乳白釉 \/ nyuhaku-yu)\u003c\/strong\u003e has considerable subtlety, with warmer ivory and beige tones appearing naturally along the rim, corners and edges. Fine speckling and delicate firing variation \u003cstrong\u003e窯変 \/ yohen\u003c\/strong\u003e give the surface depth and prevent the light glaze from appearing flat or overly uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glazed body contrasts beautifully with the natural reddish-brown clay \u003cstrong\u003e赤土 \/ akatsuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e exposed on the feet and underside. This contrast between \u003cstrong\u003e施釉 (seyu)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e無釉土 (muyu-tsuchi)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the pot a distinctly handcrafted appearance and draws attention to the construction of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly noteworthy are the \u003cstrong\u003efour recessed, incised cloud-shaped feet (雲形切込み足 \/ kumogata kirikomi-ashi)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each foot is set beneath the body and follows the geometry of the flared corners \u003cstrong\u003e隅張り\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a cohesive relationship between the upper form and the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet have broad, curved profiles with carefully modelled incisions \u003cstrong\u003e切込み \/ kirikomi\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a stylised cloud-like silhouette \u003cstrong\u003e雲形 \/ kumogata\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their reddish natural clay provides a striking visual counterpoint to the pale glazed body, while their recessed positioning \u003cstrong\u003e落とし足 \/ otoshi-ashi\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the pot to maintain a stable yet visually light stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior \u003cstrong\u003e鉢内 \/ hachinai\u003c\/strong\u003e is neatly finished and shows the natural darker clay body beneath the glazed rim. The planting chamber is deep and practical, providing generous root space while maintaining the elegant exterior proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drainage arrangement \u003cstrong\u003e排水構造 \/ haisui kozo\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of \u003cstrong\u003etwo principal drainage holes (水抜き穴 \/ mizunuki-ana)\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003etwo smaller wiring holes (針金穴 \/ harigane-ana)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This provides effective drainage \u003cstrong\u003e水捌け \/ mizuhake\u003c\/strong\u003e together with practical anchoring points \u003cstrong\u003e針金固定 \/ harigane kotei\u003c\/strong\u003e for securely tying the bonsai into the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside \u003cstrong\u003e鉢底 \/ hachizoko\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals the natural reddish-brown Tokoname clay and clearly shows the construction of the four sculptural feet. It also carries a hand-incised inscription \u003cstrong\u003e彫銘 \/ chomei\u003c\/strong\u003e together with an impressed rectangular \u003cstrong\u003eYamaaki mark (山秋印 \/ Yamaaki-in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, important identifying features for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003echoho-bachi (長方鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e form, outward-flaring \u003cstrong\u003esotozori (外反り)\u003c\/strong\u003e walls, shaped \u003cstrong\u003esumibari (隅張り)\u003c\/strong\u003e corners, refined projecting \u003cstrong\u003ekoen (口縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e, delicate \u003cstrong\u003eryusen fuchidori (隆線縁取り)\u003c\/strong\u003e and distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ekumogata kirikomi-ashi (雲形切込み足)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives this Yamaaki pot a particularly sophisticated and individual appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions \/ 外寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.4 × 22.5 × 10.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal dimensions \/ 内寸:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.6 × 17.9 × 8.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \/ 状態:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent! \u003cstrong\u003e非常に良好\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is some light watermarking \u003cstrong\u003e水跡 \/ mizu-ato\u003c\/strong\u003e, which becomes considerably less noticeable with a light application of oil, as shown in the photographs.\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 \/ 陶工について – 3rd Generation Yamaaki 山秋三代 Kataoka Toshio 片岡俊雄\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYamaaki Kiln 山秋窯\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the best-known and most prolific bonsai-pot kilns in \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname 常滑\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing an enormous range of both practical and collector-quality bonsai containers \u003cstrong\u003e盆栽鉢\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiln was established by \u003cstrong\u003eKataoka Akitsugu 片岡秋次\u003c\/strong\u003e and continued through three generations of the Kataoka family. \u003cstrong\u003eKataoka Toshio 片岡俊雄\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third-generation potter \u003cstrong\u003e山秋三代\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried forward the family tradition until the kiln eventually ceased firing in \u003cstrong\u003e2011\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaaki pots were primarily gas-fired \u003cstrong\u003eガス窯焼成\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the Kataoka family considerable control over firing colour and clay character. Their unglazed and glazed wares often sought to capture the restrained colours and proportions admired in antique Chinese bonsai containers \u003cstrong\u003e中国古鉢\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining the precision and practicality associated with Tokoname production \u003cstrong\u003e常滑焼\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many production Yamaaki pots remain available, individually worked examples bearing personal hand-incised inscriptions \u003cstrong\u003e手彫り銘 \/ teb彫り-mei\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e爪描き \/ tsumegaki\u003c\/strong\u003e are of particular interest because they indicate more direct involvement by members of the Kataoka family.\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 is an especially attractive \u003cstrong\u003e3rd Generation Yamaaki 山秋三代\u003c\/strong\u003e example because of the combination of its refined glaze, unusually expressive foot construction and personally worked underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale \u003cstrong\u003enyuhaku-yu (乳白釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e contrasts beautifully with the reddish exposed \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname-tsuchi (常滑土)\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the four recessed \u003cstrong\u003ekumogata kirikomi-ashi (雲形切込み足)\u003c\/strong\u003e introduce a sculptural element rarely found on simpler production Yamaaki containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaped \u003cstrong\u003esumibari (隅張り)\u003c\/strong\u003e corners and projecting \u003cstrong\u003ekoen (口縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine \u003cstrong\u003eryusen fuchidori (隆線縁取り)\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrate careful attention to \u003cstrong\u003e造形美 (zokei-bi)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the beauty of form and construction – while the hand-incised inscription \u003cstrong\u003e彫銘\u003c\/strong\u003e and impressed \u003cstrong\u003eYamaaki seal 山秋印\u003c\/strong\u003e add further collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eform (形 \/ katachi)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eglaze character (釉調 \/ yucho)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecraftsmanship (手仕事 \/ teshigoto)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the recognised Yamaaki lineage makes this an appealing example of traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname bonsai pottery (常滑盆栽鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e, equally suitable for serious bonsai cultivation and a collection of Japanese bonsai ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58094358036811,"sku":"u1224848923 84","price":194.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_5550_33b9004e-2e7f-477b-93d4-1b8f76c72361.jpg?v=1786377957","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/yamaaki-%e5%b1%b1%e7%a7%8b-3rd-generation-kataoka-toshio-%e5%b1%b1%e7%a7%8b%e4%b8%89%e4%bb%a3-%e7%89%87%e5%b2%a1%e4%bf%8a%e9%9b%84-tokoname-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91%e5%b8%82-39-4cm-rectangular-%e9%95%b7%e6%96%b9%e9%89%a2-glazed-%e6%96%bd%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}