{"product_id":"yamafusa-s-wife-hoshu-otorifune-宝舟-常滑-47-0cm-rectangular-長方形-glazed-釉薬鉢-deep-cobalt-blue-濃藍色-瑠璃釉","title":"YAMAFUSA's Wife (Hoshu Otorifune 宝舟) – 常滑 – 47.0cm Rectangular 長方形 – Deep Cobalt Blue Glazed 濃藍色 瑠璃釉","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"106\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"106\" data-start=\"2\"\u003eYAMAFUSA's Wife (Hoshu Otorifune 宝舟) – 常滑 – 47.0cm Rectangular 長方形 – Deep Cobalt Blue Glazed 濃藍色 瑠璃釉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"128\" data-start=\"108\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"141\" data-start=\"130\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokoname 常滑市\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eKiln:\u003c\/strong\u003e KOIE Ceramics 山房鯉江製陶所\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"189\"\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoshu Otorifune 宝舟 (Wife of 4th Generation Yamafusa Koie 山房鯉江)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"265\"\u003eA finely handcrafted Japanese bonsai pot by \u003cstrong data-end=\"333\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eHoshu Otorifune (宝舟)\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced at the historic \u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"360\"\u003eKoie Ceramics Kiln (山房鯉江製陶所)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Tokoname (常滑), one of Japan's renowned \u003cstrong data-end=\"464\" data-start=\"435\"\u003eSix Ancient Kilns (日本六古窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished in a magnificent \u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"492\"\u003eDeep Cobalt Blue glaze (濃藍色・瑠璃釉 Ruri-yu)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant rectangular bonsai pot reflects the refined craftsmanship and understated beauty that have become synonymous with the Koie family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eThe pot features an \u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"713\"\u003ealmost imperceptible internal rim (内縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends seamlessly into the clean architectural form, allowing the elegant proportions to remain uninterrupted. The walls rise with a gentle outward flare before softly returning towards the rim, creating a graceful yet confident silhouette that embodies the Japanese principles of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eshibui (渋い)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003echowa (調和)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eyo no bi (用の美)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the beauty of functional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1458\" data-start=\"1131\"\u003eThe lustrous \u003cstrong data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003eRuri-yu (瑠璃釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e displays exceptional depth and richness, revealing subtle tonal variation as the light moves across its surface. The uninterrupted body is intentionally free from decorative bands, allowing the extraordinary quality of the glaze and the purity of the form to become the principal visual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003eThe pot is supported by \u003cstrong data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003efour integrated cut feet (切足)\u003c\/strong\u003e that follow the natural line of the body, creating a harmonious transition between the vessel and its base while maintaining excellent stability and visual lightness. The underside is thoughtfully designed with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eeight drainage and wiring holes (水抜き穴・針金穴)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing exceptional practicality for bonsai cultivation while preserving the clean aesthetics of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003eThe underside bears \u003cstrong data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eHoshu's original hand-incised signature (爪描き) 宝舟\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with a second \u003cstrong data-end=\"2030\" data-start=\"1984\"\u003ehand-incised inscription reading 鯉江 (Koie)\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to have been added by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003eYamafusa\u003c\/strong\u003e, further reinforcing the pot's provenance within the distinguished Koie family workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003eThe combination of refined proportions, exceptional glazing and practical functionality makes this an outstanding exhibition-quality bonsai container, equally suited to refined deciduous trees, powerful conifers and flowering bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.0 × 33.4 × 7.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003eInternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43.7 × 29.8 × 5.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2722\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2509\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003eFree Shipping to UK Mainland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2803\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2803\" data-start=\"2762\"\u003eAbout the Potter – Hoshu Otorifune 宝舟\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3177\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2829\" data-start=\"2805\"\u003eHoshu Otorifune (宝舟)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a respected Tokoname ceramic artist working alongside her husband, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2900\"\u003e4th Generation Yamafusa Koie (山房鯉江)\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the historic \u003cstrong data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003eKoie Ceramics Kiln (山房鯉江製陶所)\u003c\/strong\u003e. While her production is considerably smaller than that of Yamafusa, her bonsai containers have earned recognition for their elegant proportions, refined glazing and quiet sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3542\" data-start=\"3179\"\u003eWorking within a family tradition spanning more than one hundred years, Hoshu combines the established techniques of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3319\" data-start=\"3296\"\u003eTokoname-yaki (常滑焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e with her own refined artistic sensitivity. Her work is characterised by clean architectural forms, carefully balanced proportions (\u003cstrong data-end=\"3457\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003e均整\u003c\/strong\u003e), and beautifully controlled glazes that complement rather than dominate the bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3935\" data-start=\"3544\"\u003eLike the rest of the Koie family, Hoshu believes that a bonsai container should enhance the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3655\" data-start=\"3636\"\u003eworldview (世界観)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the tree, creating harmony between container and bonsai through simplicity, functionality and timeless design. Her signed works are relatively uncommon and are becoming increasingly appreciated by collectors seeking distinctive examples of contemporary Tokoname craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3973\" data-start=\"3937\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3973\" data-start=\"3941\"\u003eCollector's Note \/ コレクターズノート\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4364\" data-start=\"3975\"\u003eWorks by \u003cstrong data-end=\"4008\" data-start=\"3984\"\u003eHoshu Otorifune (宝舟)\u003c\/strong\u003e are encountered far less frequently than those of Yamafusa himself, making them particularly desirable among collectors of modern \u003cstrong data-end=\"4162\" data-start=\"4139\"\u003eTokoname-yaki (常滑焼)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This example beautifully demonstrates the refined standards of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"4253\" data-start=\"4231\"\u003eKoie Ceramics Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining exceptional craftsmanship with one of the kiln's finest \u003cstrong data-end=\"4363\" data-start=\"4321\"\u003eDeep Cobalt Blue Ruri glazes (濃藍色・瑠璃釉)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4864\" data-start=\"4366\"\u003eParticularly noteworthy are the clean uninterrupted profile, the almost imperceptible \u003cstrong data-end=\"4473\" data-start=\"4452\"\u003einternal rim (内縁)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the elegant \u003cstrong data-end=\"4515\" data-start=\"4487\"\u003eintegrated cut feet (切足)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the beautifully executed \u003cstrong data-end=\"4587\" data-start=\"4546\"\u003ehand-incised Hoshu signature (爪描き 宝舟)\u003c\/strong\u003e accompanied by the additional \u003cstrong data-end=\"4656\" data-start=\"4618\"\u003ehand-incised Koie inscription (鯉江)\u003c\/strong\u003e, believed to have been added by Yamafusa. Together these features provide a fascinating insight into the collaborative nature of the Koie family workshop and significantly enhance the pot's collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"5143\" data-start=\"4866\"\u003eCombining refined aesthetics, outstanding functionality and exceptional Tokoname craftsmanship, this is an excellent collector's piece and a superb exhibition-quality bonsai container that perfectly embodies the enduring philosophy of harmony, balance and understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugi Bonsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57786994950475,"sku":"w1206850472  84","price":244.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4259\/4379\/files\/IMG_4418.jpg?v=1783451316","url":"https:\/\/sugibonsai.com\/products\/yamafusa-s-wife-hoshu-otorifune-%e5%ae%9d%e8%88%9f-%e5%b8%b8%e6%bb%91-47-0cm-rectangular-%e9%95%b7%e6%96%b9%e5%bd%a2-glazed-%e9%87%89%e8%96%ac%e9%89%a2-deep-cobalt-blue-%e6%bf%83%e8%97%8d%e8%89%b2-%e7%91%a0%e7%92%83%e9%87%89","provider":"Sugi Bonsai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}