{"product_id":"yamafusa-1","title":"YAMAFUSA 4th Gen (YAMAFUSA KOIE 山房鯉江 \/ SAMBO 三方) – 常滑 – 24.9cm Rectangular","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"306\" data-start=\"220\"\u003eYAMAFUSA 4th Gen (YAMAFUSA KOIE 山房鯉江 aka SAMBO) – 常滑 – 24.9cm Rectangular\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"428\" data-start=\"308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"308\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eRegion: Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eKiln: KOIE 山房鯉江製陶所\u003cbr data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"372\"\u003ePotter: 4th Generation YAMAFUSA KOIE 山房鯉江 aka SAMBO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eA refined artisan-made Japanese bonsai pot by the 4th generation Yamafusa Koie (山房鯉江), produced in Tokoname (常滑), one of Japan’s most important bonsai pottery centers. This rectangular pot presents a confident yet elegant profile, defined by a subtly flared rim (縁・fuchi) that enhances the visual weight and creates a strong sense of balance and stability. The clearly articulated inner lip adds depth and structural presence to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"889\"\u003eThe exterior is finished in a rich, matte blue glaze with soft tonal variation, contrasting beautifully with the warm, sandy-toned unglazed Tokoname clay (土味・tsuchi-aji) of the interior and base. The pot is supported by stepped, sharply incised feet (段足・dan-ashi), proportioned to lift the vessel while maintaining a grounded, architectural feel. A low incised basal band (高台周り・kōdai-mawari) subtly reinforces the form and contributes to the overall harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003eThe interior shows a traditional, lightly groggy Tokoname clay body (シャモット入り・shamotto-iri), aiding drainage and root health. The base is fitted with two generously sized drainage holes (排水孔・haisui-kō) and multiple wiring holes (針金穴・harigane-ana), making the pot fully functional and ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eThe underside bears a clearly impressed square kiln seal reading \u003cstrong data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003e「山房鯉江」 (Yamafusa Koie)\u003c\/strong\u003e, executed in stylised seal script (篆書・tensho). This well-defined chop is characteristic of 4th generation Yamafusa Koie \/ Sambo production and firmly confirms both kiln and lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"1935\"\u003eExternal dimensions: 24.9 × 17.2 × 9.5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003eInternal dimensions: 21.0 × 13.4 × 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2061\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2024\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2105\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping included within UK Mainland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: black;\"\u003eMr. Yamafusa is the fourth generation of the Koie Ceramics kiln that has a history of more than 100 years.\u003cbr\u003eHe feels that his mission is to maintain the history and tradition of producing a variety of pots since his grandfather's generation and continues to make pots.\u003cbr\u003eWhat he values is to make pots that can bring out the worldview created by bonsai works indefinitely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uv3um\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: 19.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eHere's a more detailed look at Yamafusa and Tokoname bonsai pots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eKoie Ceramics Factory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eThe Koie family has been crafting ceramics for over a century, with Yamafusa being the fourth generation to continue this legacy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eMolding Expertise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eYamafusa is recognized for its expertise in molding techniques, allowing for the creation of stable and consistent pots, suitable for both individual pieces and larger-scale production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eFocus on Functionality and Aesthetics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eYamafusa's pots are designed to be both visually appealing and practical for growing bonsai, with a focus on bringing out the \"bonsai worldview\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white; margin: 0cm 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eCollaboration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eYamafusa actively works with bonsai artists and enthusiasts, seeking input and collaboration to create pots that meet the specific needs and preferences of the bonsai community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 16.5pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eTokoname Tradition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; line-height: 16.5pt; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003eThe pots are rooted in the Tokoname tradition, which is a renowned area in Japan for producing bonsai pots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #545d7e; letter-spacing: .1pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; background: white;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #001d35;\"\u003eThis video provides an overview of bonsai, including its Japanese origins and cultural significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Bahnschrift','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #001d35;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56195298296139,"sku":"@pS97m1190537136  52","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_8584.jpg?v=1767036926","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/yamafusa-1","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}