Description
Crafted by the renowned Yamaaki Kiln, this 27.5 x 22.5 cm rectangular bonsai pot offers a refined option for medium-sized bonsai (chuhin). Its soft light blue glaze lends a calm, understated elegance that elevates the tree without overwhelming it, making it a natural fit for trees with graceful silhouettes or seasonal interest.
Japanese or trident maples benefit from the pot’s ability to highlight color and nebari, while deciduous species like stewartia and zelkova pair beautifully with its clean lines and subtle presence. Flowering varieties such as azalea or crabapple find a gentle contrast here that enhances both blossom and bark.
With its balanced proportions, timeless finish, and roots in one of Tokoname’s most respected kilns, this piece offers both aesthetic harmony and collectible appeal.
Features:
- Artisan: Yamaaki Kiln
- Design: Rectangular shape with light-blue glaze
- Size: Ideal for chuhin bonsai trees
- Origin: Crafted in Tokoname, Japan
Measurements:
- Outer (l x w x h): 27,5 x 22,5 x 8,5 cm
- Inner (l x w x h): 24,5 x 19,5 x 6,5 cm
This Yamaaki bonsai pot not only serves as a functional container but also as a work of art that complements your bonsai display. Its superior craftsmanship and timeless design reflect the rich heritage of Japanese pottery, making it a valuable addition to any bonsai collection.
About the Kiln:
Yamaaki Pottery is the largest producer of high-quality bonsai pots in Tokoname. As a handmade bonsai pot studio, it has passed from the previous master, Jūōdō Shōsen, to the current generation, Shōsen (formerly known as Koshōsen).
About the current Shōsen: His real name is Sadamitsu Kataoka, the second-generation head of Yamaaki Pottery. He began using the artist name Koshōsen around 1985, and after the passing of his father, Jūōdō Shōsen, he inherited the name Shōsen.
Yamaaki Pottery is known for having one of the largest bell-shaped gas kilns in Tokoname, which allows for highly stable and consistent firing. Most pots are made using molded forms with hand-finishing.
While they also produce glazed ware and small pots, the core of their production lies in unglazed medium and large bonsai pots in natural clay colors.
Yamaaki’s signature blend of Tokoname clay and imported Chinese purple clay—known as Tokoname udei (A dark-toned clay body that hardens at lower firing temperatures)—has been highly influential, inspiring many imitators.
