Yoshimura Pre-Shuho 吉村・秀峰以前 — Tokoname, Aichi（常滑市）— 41.0cm Round Mirror-Shape Light Cream Glazed Bonsai Pot（丸鏡形鉢・淡クリーム釉）
Product Details / 鉢の詳細
Region / 産地: Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture（常滑市）
Kiln / 窯: Yoshimura Kiln（吉村窯）
Potter / 作家: Yoshimura, pre-Shuho period（吉村・秀峰以前）
Style / 形式: Handmade round mirror-shape glazed bonsai pot（手作り丸鏡形釉薬鉢）
Glaze / 釉薬: Light cream glaze with iron speckling（淡クリーム釉・鉄点入り）
Seal / Mark: Impressed Yoshimura mark to the base（吉村・落款あり）
Description / 説明
A distinctive handmade Japanese bonsai pot from the Yoshimura line, attributed to the pre-Shuho period（吉村・秀峰以前）, from the Tokoname ceramic tradition of Aichi Prefecture（常滑市）. This piece is made in a rounded mirror-like form, maru-kagami-gata（丸鏡形）, with a wide planting area, shallow profile, and elegant scalloped outline.
The pot is finished in a soft light cream glaze, awa kurimu-yu（淡クリーム釉）, with natural iron speckling, tetsuten（鉄点）, across the surface. The glaze has a quiet vintage character, with small dark flecks and gentle tonal variation that add depth and handmade charm. The warm brown Tokoname clay visible inside and underneath provides a pleasing contrast against the pale glazed exterior.
The rim has a softly undulating mirror-form edge, kagami-gata kuchibuchi（鏡形口縁）, giving the pot a refined and decorative appearance while remaining suitable for bonsai display. The body is shallow and broad, with a rounded lip, kuchibuchi（口縁）, and low profile that creates a calm, balanced presence.
The underside is supported by carved feet with stepped detail, kizami-ashi（刻み足）, adding character and craftsmanship to the base. The pot includes one central drainage hole, mizunuki-ana（水抜き穴）, with four additional drainage or wiring holes, harigane-ana（針金穴）, making it practical for bonsai cultivation. The impressed base mark is clearly visible and supports the Yoshimura attribution.
A refined and unusual Tokoname glazed bonsai pot with a soft cream glaze, iron speckling, and elegant mirror-form outline. Its shallow, wide shape would be well suited to group plantings, flowering or fruiting species, deciduous bonsai, or display compositions where a lighter glazed container is desired.
External dimensions: 41.0 x 39.0 x 8.0cm
Internal dimensions: 36.2 x 35.0 x 5.8cm
Condition: Excellent condition. No visible cracks or major damage Light age-related patina, minor glaze variation, and small firing marks are present, consistent with a handmade glazed bonsai pot.
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