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About japanesepots

I've been collecting Japanese Bonsai pots for a few years, and feel that the famous, and some of the lesser known but great Japanese pot artists could do with a little more writing and exposure in English. Additionally, this blog will feature My own And others bonsai for discussion. The purpose of this blog is to further knowledge of Japanese pottery and Japanese style bonsai. If you have any questions about Japanese bonsai pottery, or would like to acquire pots by some of the potters presented in the blog, feel free to email me at gastrognome@aol.com

American Owner to show at Kokufu Ten 2013

Posted on January 22, 2013 by japanesepots

For the last couple of shows, American Bonsai collector Douglas Paul of the Kennet Collection has shown trees in the most prestigious Japanese Bonsai Exhibition, Kokufu Ten. I believe he’s had 3 trees accepted into the show. This year, another … Continue reading →

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Small Display with Scroll for the New Year

Posted on January 13, 2013 by japanesepots

Recently, a friend came by to pick up an antique Chinese pot I had sourced for a Kuromatsu for him, so, since it was still pretty close to the New Year, I used the opportunity to set up a shohin … Continue reading →

Posted in My Personal Collection, Trees | 8 Comments

Kiln Openings I’d Buy Tickets To

Posted on January 12, 2013 by japanesepots

I’ve seen much recently about kiln openings here in the states being great events, and the best place to get first dibs on a potter’s work. Notably, Ron Lang holds kiln opening events, and I’m sure they’re great…such an event, … Continue reading →

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Shohin and Mini Maple move to eBay

Posted on January 10, 2013 by japanesepots

A shohin Momiji and a mini Momiji up for sale on the “For Sale” page. Prices reduced on a few pots as well…need to make room for a big ole shipment of painted pots…Gekkous, Issekis, Kousekis, and Hikosanjin. update I’ve … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Kobachi Exhibition

Posted on January 9, 2013 by japanesepots

Every year I anxiously await the photos from each Shohin Bonsai Kobachi Exhibition. It’s an exhibition where modern potters who specialize in small pots, both very well known and relatively unknown, pro and talented amateur, show their current work and … Continue reading →

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Okamura Sozan(奥村宗山)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by japanesepots

Okamura Sozan(奥村宗山) was born in 1916, and his real name was Soichiro Okamura(奥村宗一郎). He was responsible for the restoration of the Koto Hikone feudal kiln(湖東彦根藩窯), and to the best of my translation skills, would have been the 15th or 16th … Continue reading →

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An ID Mystery, Solved

Posted on January 5, 2013 by japanesepots

A couple of years ago I purchased a pot from Toriumi on eBay that neither he nor I could identify(actually a LOT of pots, this one just happened to remain so!). I asked all my friends in Japan, checked the … Continue reading →

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Shohin and Mini Maple Up on the “For Sale” page

Posted on January 1, 2013 by japanesepots

A shohin Momiji and a mini Momiji up for sale on the “For Sale” page. Prices reduced on a few pots as well…need to make room for a big ole shipment of painted pots…Gekkous, Issekis, Kousekis, and Hikosanjin.

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2012 in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by japanesepots

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog was viewed about 110,000 times in 2012. If it were … Continue reading →

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Suzuki Syuzan

Posted on December 30, 2012 by japanesepots

I’m on a posting blitz! After a month of not posting, I have several nearing completion, so, settle back for the third post in as many days. If you look through Kokofu albums, most of the containers are, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Famous and Antique Potters, Modern Potters, My Personal Collection | 2 Comments