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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

Fujikake Yuzan

Posted on August 10, 2012 by japanesepots

Fujikake Yuzan was born in 1936, and began bonsai and pottery as a hobby when young. He built his first kiln in Kiryu in 1970, but later moved it to Gunma in 1978. He owns and runs the Cafe Dosenbo, … Continue reading →

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Some More Bushuan Pots

Posted on August 7, 2012 by japanesepots

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of pots by Shigeru Fukuda, aka Bushuan. So I thought I’d show a few more today. Other than the second and third, and the last, all are available for sale, but they … Continue reading →

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Shohin Around My Garden

Posted on July 25, 2012 by japanesepots

So I promised myself I’d post more trees up here on the blog and round and about the forums, so I’m not just branded as “that pot guy.” In case it’s not glaringly obvious from the pots I like, I’m … Continue reading →

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Tofukuji, 1st or 2nd?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by japanesepots

Here’s a Tofukuji pot that I picked up last month, and even after staring at it for a month, I’m at a loss as to whether it is a first or second generation. The glaze, patina, method of attachment for … Continue reading →

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New up on the For Sale page, 7/24

Posted on July 24, 2012 by japanesepots

A few new pots on the for sale page, 1st generation Heian Kozan, Owari-yaki, Ino Shukuho.

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A problem tree

Posted on July 24, 2012 by japanesepots

So here’s a problem tree. As it stands, the style is alright, sort of windswept dealie. But with that great old twisted trunk, with the live veins swirling around as they do, I think it could be much better. Any … Continue reading →

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A Quick Shot of a Kifu Shimpaku

Posted on July 20, 2012 by japanesepots

After putting up a new bench in the garden today, I decided to grab this Shimpaku and take a couple of quick shots before some heavy pinching. The plan for the future is to reduce the total weight of the … Continue reading →

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Tsukinowa Shousen

Posted on July 18, 2012 by japanesepots

So, I promised an individual post on the 3 generations of the Tsukinowa line of bonsai potters, and we’ll start with the most recent. Tsukinowa Shousen was born in 1960. He truly embodies the spirit and skill of his Grandfather, … Continue reading →

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Kutani Painters and Potters

Posted on July 15, 2012 by japanesepots

So, I admit to a woeful ignorance of Kutani painters and potters. There are a few big names, like Kutani Chikusan, Kutani Shozan, and Kutani Yasokichi, that I recognize, but when a Kutani potter I’d never heard of popped up … Continue reading →

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New on the For Sale Page, 7/14

Posted on July 12, 2012 by japanesepots

New pots up on the For Sale page, 7/12! Some really cool stuff up, and I’ll be adding more later this week, so check back!

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