Description
This large unglazed rectangle bonsai pot by Nakano Gyozan measures 44×33×9cm (outer). It is crafted from mid–brown clay with softened cut-in corners that give the pot a softer, more feminine appearance. A wide rim adds visual weight and balances the overall design. The pot has a small chip on one of the feet, clearly shown in the detail photographs. The unglazed finish will develop a warm patina over time, enhancing the beauty of the bonsai displayed in it. An exhibition quality bonsai pot at an affordable price!
Measurements
- Outer (l x w x h): 44,0 × 33,0 × 9,0 cm
- Inner (l x w x h): 40,5 × 29,5 × 7,0 cm
Features
- Maker: Nakano Gyozan
- Origin: Japan
- Design: Rectangular with softened, cut-in corners and wide rim
- Size: Dai (large bonsai)
- Finish: Unglazed in mid-brown clay
About Gyozan Nakano:
Gyozan Nakano, born in 1940, celebrated his 50th anniversary as a ceramic artist in 2020. Hailed in Japanese bonsai magazines as “a leader in Japan’s bonsai pot world” and “a pioneer in the field of unglazed pots,” Gyozan is one of Japan’s most respected bonsai potters. He apprenticed under the famous Keizan before establishing his own workshop in 1972. Gyozan specializes in unglazed pots and produces a full range of sizes — from small shohin pots to large exhibition-scale containers like this one. Around 1976, he developed his signature clay color, Akebono (“Dawn”), through years of research into firing techniques and clay refinement.
Though he originally used molds, Gyozan now makes all his pots by hand, using slab and coil construction. His work is prized for its texture, balance, and its ability to enhance the visual strength of bonsai trees. Each pot develops an antique patina with use, a feature highly appreciated by bonsai professionals. His pieces are regularly featured at the Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition, Japan’s most prestigious bonsai show.
