Description
A finely made kifu-sized unglazed bonsai pot by Atsuko Bishu, featuring a distinctive six-cornered shape and a beautifully refined clay surface. With sharp angles softened by balance and proportion, this pot is ideal for refined conifer bonsai, such as pine or juniper, where trunk movement and age are complemented by quiet structure.
The pot’s natural, unglazed finish brings out the warm, organic quality of the clay, lending subtle texture and tonal variation. Its form enhances the sense of strength and stability, particularly well-suited for bonsai with powerful nebari and movement.
Features:
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Artisan: Atsuko Bishu
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Design: Unglazed six-cornered bonsai pot
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Size: Ideal for kifu bonsai
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Origin: Japan
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Finish: Natural, unglazed clay
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Shape: Hexagonal silhouette with tapering lines
Measurements:
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Outer (l x w x h): 17,0×17,0x6,0cm
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Inner (l x w x h): 15,0×15,0x4,0cm
About Atsuko Bishu:
Atsuko Bishu is a Japanese bonsai pot artist known for her limited but highly refined work. She is the wife of Seibun Bishū, a respected small-kiln potter admired for his craftsmanship and devotion to traditional techniques. While Atsuko is currently no longer producing bonsai pots, her creations are cherished for their quiet strength and purity of form.
Favoring unglazed works, Atsuko’s style emphasizes the natural beauty of clay — modest, textural, and deeply rooted in traditional aesthetics. Her pots, often produced in low quantities, are increasingly rare on the market, and this six-cornered piece is an excellent example of her thoughtful and clean design language.
