{"product_id":"yamafusa-4th-generation-koie-山房四代-鯉江-aka-sambo-常滑-tokoname-常滑市-27-7cm-oval-glazed-cucumber-楕円-胡瓜釉","title":"YAMAFUSA 4th Generation KOIE 山房四代 鯉江 (aka SAMBO) – 常滑 – 27.7cm Oval Glazed Cucumber (楕円 胡瓜釉)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"121\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eYAMAFUSA 4th Generation KOIE 山房四代 鯉江 (aka SAMBO) – 常滑 Tokoname 常滑市 – 27.7cm Oval Glazed Cucumber (楕円 胡瓜釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname 常滑市\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e KOIE Pottery 山房鯉江製陶所\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"214\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4th Generation YAMAFUSA KOIE 山房四代 鯉江 (aka SAMBO)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eHandmade Japanese bonsai pot (日本盆栽鉢), expertly crafted by 4th Generation Yamafusa of the historic Koie kiln. This elegant \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eoval (楕円鉢)\u003c\/strong\u003e bonsai pot is finished in a beautiful flowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eCucumber glaze (胡瓜釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying subtle transitions from soft celadon-green (青磁) into rich cobalt blue (瑠璃青), creating remarkable depth and movement across the surface. The smooth satin finish enhances the natural colour variation while retaining a refined \u003cstrong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eshibui (渋い)\u003c\/strong\u003e character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eThe pot features a refined \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"785\"\u003einternal rim (内縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a gently rounded \u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"820\"\u003elip (口縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The walls rise gracefully from the base before gently curving towards the rim, creating an elegant and harmonious silhouette (均整の取れた姿). The clean, uninterrupted profile allows the exceptional glaze to remain the focal point of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eThe underside is equally well finished and incorporates \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eintegrated cut feet (一体型切足)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent stability while maintaining a light and balanced appearance. There are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003efive drainage holes (水抜き穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003efour wiring holes (針金穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering outstanding practicality for secure tree positioning and healthy root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eThe pot is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003ehand signed (爪描き)\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e山房 (Yamafusa)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.7 × 22.4 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.6 × 19.4 × 4.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eFree Shipping to UK Mainland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003ePotter Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eMr. Yamafusa (山房) is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003efourth generation\u003c\/strong\u003e of the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eKoie Ceramics Kiln (鯉江製陶所)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Tokoname, one of Japan's renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eSix Ancient Kilns (日本六古窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Continuing a family tradition spanning well over one hundred years, he considers it his mission to preserve the history and craftsmanship established by previous generations while producing bonsai containers suited to contemporary bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eBorn into a family of ceramic artisans, Yamafusa learned pottery from an early age and later combined traditional Tokoname techniques with modern glazing methods. His work is recognised for its precision, elegant proportions and exceptional moulding quality, producing bonsai pots that are both highly functional and artistically refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003eHis philosophy is to create containers that complement and enhance the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e\"bonsai worldview\" (盆栽の世界観)\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the tree to remain the primary focus while achieving harmony between bonsai and container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eThe Koie kiln (鯉江製陶所) has been producing ceramics for more than a century and remains one of Tokoname's respected family workshops. Fourth Generation Yamafusa is highly regarded for his mastery of moulding techniques, allowing him to produce bonsai pots with exceptional consistency, refined proportions and outstanding craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003eHis glazed works are particularly admired by collectors for their elegant forms and sophisticated glaze combinations that beautifully complement deciduous, flowering and evergreen bonsai. 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