Description
A refined and practical rectangular Shohin bonsai pot in a smooth cream glaze by the renowned Yamaaki Kiln of Tokoname, Japan. While not a rare collector’s piece, this pot is a reliable staple: highly versatile, perfectly proportioned, and ideal for a wide variety of Shohin-sized trees. Its neutral glaze and clean form allow it to quietly complement your bonsai without distraction.
The cream glaze adds subtle brightness and pairs well with deciduous trees, flowering species, and evergreens with strong foliage contrast. Its soft corners and low profile give it an understated elegance that makes it suitable both for display and daily use. Whether you’re just beginning your Shohin collection or looking for a reliable go-to pot, this Yamaaki piece offers lasting value.
Features:
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Artisan: Yamaaki Kiln
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Design: Rectangular with soft corners
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Size: Ideal for Shohin bonsai trees
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Origin: Crafted in Tokoname, Japan
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Glaze: Cream – soft and neutral, pairs well with a wide range of trees
Measurements:
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Outer (l x w x h): 13,0×10,0x4,5cm
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Inner (l x w x h): 11,5×8,5×3,5cm
About Yamaaki Kiln – Sadamitsu Kataoka
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.
