{"product_id":"yamaaki-2nd-generation-sadamitsu-koshosen-小松泉-常滑-32-6cm-rectangular","title":"YAMAAKI 山秋 – 2nd Generation (Kataoka Sadamitsu 片岡貞光 \/ Koshosen 小松泉) - 常滑 - 32.6cm Rectangular Unglazed 長方形鉢-無釉","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eYAMAAKI 2nd Generation (Kataoka Sadamitsu \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片岡貞光\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \/ Koshosen \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小松泉\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) \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';\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan \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常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eKiln: YAMAAKI \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山秋窯\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003ePotter: 2nd Generation Kataoka Sadamitsu \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片岡貞光\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e, kiln name Kōshōsen \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小松泉\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';\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThis rectangular unglazed Japanese bonsai pot was produced at the YAMAAKI kiln in Tokoname by second-generation potter Kataoka Sadamitsu (Kōshōsen). The form is composed with straight, slightly tapering walls and a calm, well-balanced presence characteristic of refined YAMAAKI work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe rim is finished with a smooth, raised lip (\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口縁\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e), with a narrow stepped band immediately below the rim (\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口縁の直下に細い一段を設けた造形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). This refined upper detail establishes a clear horizontal line that enhances proportion and adds quiet architectural definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe lower section is defined by a continuous basal band (\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下帯\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e) formed with a raised bordering edge that follows the exact profile of the feet. This raised border runs uninterrupted around the entire pot, clearly delineating the gap between the straight-cut feet and articulating the negative space beneath the body. The resulting shadow line is crisp and controlled, giving the pot strong visual grounding while maintaining clarity and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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（足の形状に沿って縁取り状に立ち上げられた下帯が鉢全周を巡り、足間の空間を明確に区切る造形）\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 unglazed Tokoname clay shows a fine sandy texture throughout, fired to a soft, earthy tone that has developed a natural patina (\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景色\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e keshiki) through age and use. The interior is well proportioned and practical, fitted with neatly positioned drainage and wiring holes (\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・針金穴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e). The underside bears the impressed YAMAAKI kiln seal together with the potter’s mark, confirming its origin and attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eA restrained and structurally articulate bonsai pot, well suited to deciduous trees or refined conifers where proportion, balance, and disciplined detail are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eExternal Dimensions: 32.6 × 25.0 × 10.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003eInternal Dimensions: 28.0 × 20.5 × 8.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\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';\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif';\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping to mainland UK on this pot!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"424\"\u003eYamaaki (山秋) is a well-established and highly respected family of bonsai pot makers from Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (六古窯). Pots produced under the Yamaaki name are known for their functional clarity, restrained aesthetics, and long association with serious bonsai cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"736\"\u003eSadamitsu Kataoka (片岡貞光), second-generation Yamaaki potter, graduated in Shōwa 36 (1961) from Tokoname High School’s ceramics program and subsequently joined the Yamaaki workshop, formally known as Yamaaki Seitōjo (山秋製陶所). There, he continued his training under the guidance of his father, Kataoka Akiji (片岡章司), who worked under the potter’s name Shōsen (松泉).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1282\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eFrom Shōwa 60 (1985), Sadamitsu began using the potter’s seal \u003cstrong data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003eKōshōsen (小松泉)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which he continues to use. Pots bearing this seal represent his mature work within the Yamaaki lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eWhile a large number of Yamaaki pots were produced for the commercial bonsai market, pieces bearing \u003cstrong data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1384\"\u003ehand-carved (nail-incised) signatures\u003c\/strong\u003e were individually handmade by members of the Kataoka family. These pots are generally regarded as more desirable and valuable, reflecting a higher level of direct craftsmanship and personal involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56157556539723,"sku":"@pS87b1189105130 73","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_7879.jpg?v=1766337188","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/yamaaki-2nd-generation-sadamitsu-koshosen-%e5%b0%8f%e6%9d%be%e6%b3%89-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91-32-6cm-rectangular","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}