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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

Shunka Seizan

His real name is “河村 政春” “Kawamura Seishun”. A veteran of more than 40 years as a bonsai grower, enthusiast, and lover, he is especially known for his maples. Seizan began making pots as a hobby 6 years ago. The … Continue reading

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Sano Daisuke

Sano Daisuke was born in 1919, and died in 2000. He began painting small bowls in 1949, and his works are varied, numerous, and unique. For more than a decade, the pots he painted were made by Konno Shinzan, and … Continue reading

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New Pots Up 9/2, Blog Info

I posted up a few more pots and trees today on the “For Sale” page. But I do that all the time. Since I started this blog, just a few short months ago, I’ve gotten nearly 70,000 hits from you, … Continue reading

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Shinpaku Go Up!(8/25)

The pines, are, alas, gone. This week I will be listing Junipers. 4 more of them. I’ve posted one already. You know the deal, contact me at Gastrognome at aol dot com And it comes with your choice of pot!

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Trees and More Pots Up, 8/20

I’m forced to sell some trees due to some unexpected medical expenses and a lack of insurance. Check out the “For Sale” page and email me if youre interested. I’ll be posting more trees as I find time to photograph … Continue reading

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New Pots for Sale, 8/19

New pots for sale on the For Sale page under the menu bar. Check em out, and I’ve got a bunch more to add as soon as I find time to take some photos, Teizan, Shikoh, Bikoh, there’s some goodies … Continue reading

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New Pots For Sale 8/16

New pots for sale on the For Sale page under the menu bar. Check em out, and I’ve got a bunch more to add as soon as I find time to take some photos!

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A very Interesting Yuzan

So, moving on from the Shenanigans of yesterday…. I posted about the work of Fujikake Yuzan last week, but felt this piece deserved a post all to itself. Currently, it’s for sale. I believe it will be very very expensive. … Continue reading

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Banned from the IBC, sorta!

In recent post, Walter showed 20 some odd non brooms. I posted a single first rate Japanese broom and was bollocked for it. Banned from the site. I dont know what Kev and Fiona are doing over there, but my … Continue reading

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A Forgery!

Often I have friends who are searching for specific pots for specific trees, and also other friends who simply have me keep an eye out for big name potters’ work up for sale. When I find one of these big … Continue reading

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