Description
This handmade round bonsai pot by Fusyu (Tomifune) showcases the artist’s distinct balance of subtle detailing and natural form. Featuring fine details, soft banding, and a gentle faux patina, this unglazed shohin pot exudes quiet sophistication.
Its smooth curves and shallow profile suit a variety of small trees, especially those with refined branching or elegant nebari. The pot’s subdued aesthetic allows the bonsai to take center stage, while still offering visual texture and character.
Features:
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Artisan: Fusyu (Tomifune), handmade
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Design: Unglazed with banded detailing
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Finish: Faux aged patina
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Size: Shohin
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Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Measurements:
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Outer (diameter x height): 12,0×4,0 cm
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Inner (diameter x height): 10,5×3,0 cm
About the Artist
Fusyu (also known as Tomifune) is the ceramic name of Ms. Watanabe — a widely respected bonsai potter from Tokoname. She is the wife of Shouzan Watanabe and mother of Kazuhiro Watanabe (Ikko), both highly regarded in the bonsai pottery world.
Her handmade work is known for subtle elegance — often featuring rivets, horizontal bands, and a soft patina that gives each piece an aged presence. Fusyu’s commitment to hand-building and careful surface treatment has earned her a growing following, and her pots are increasingly viewed as future classics.
