Author Archives: japanesepots

Unknown's avatar

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

Pots From the Bushuan Kiln 4

Posted on June 10, 2013 by japanesepots

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I’m a rabid fan of the work of Shigeru Fukuda, who makes some spectacular bonsai pots under the trade name Bushuan. For a look back at some of the other Bushuan pots … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern Potters, My Personal Collection | Leave a comment

New Pots Up for Sale!!!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by japanesepots

After 6 months of hoarding, more than 50 pots now going up for sale on the For Sale page here at the site! I’ve listed 30 today and will list the rest tomorrow. You can check them out by clicking … Continue reading →

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

Matsumoto Shouseki(松本松石)

Posted on June 7, 2013 by japanesepots

Born Haruyoshi Matsumoto(松本治義)in 1940 in Shizuouka prefecture, Matsumoto Shouseki has been making Bonsai pottery, beginning as a hobby, since 1958. He was a new art exhibition co-winner in 1975, and has exhibited several times at the Shohin Kobachi Exhibition. Initially … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern Potters, My Personal Collection | 4 Comments

Okatani Zeshin Part 3

Posted on May 24, 2013 by japanesepots

A while back, we looked at several pots from the master of surreal and interesting carved miniature pots, Okatani Zeshin. I received a lot of feedback and mail on those posts, so I’ve been putting together a few more pots … Continue reading →

Posted in Famous and Antique Potters | 7 Comments

Shun(俊)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by japanesepots

Born in 1940, Shigetoshi Yamada makes and paints pots under the trade name Shun(俊). He started creating bonsai as a hobby in 1975, and first began making pottery at a Fuji City Museum pottery class in 1992. By 1995 he … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern Potters | 2 Comments

Glazed Pots by Heian Tofukuji 4

Posted on May 19, 2013 by japanesepots

Heian Tofukuji is considered the epitome of Japanese style and taste for bonsai potters. Perhaps no one has been more influential in the development of contemporary Japanese style of bonsai pottery. We’ve looked at him a great deal before on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Hikosanjin(彦山人)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by japanesepots

The full name of his kiln is 久保田彦山人(Kubota Hikosanjin), and he was born 久保田信彦(Kubota Shingen) in 1933, in Chiba prefecture. Hikosanjin has been painting and making bonsai pots since the 1970’s and is especially well known for painted celadon and … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern Potters, My Personal Collection | 1 Comment

Painted Pots from Shunka Seizan(Update 5/11)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by japanesepots

A while ago, I posted pots from my collection of Shunka Seizans. The original post can be found here: Shunka Shozan(駿河政山) They were all kiln change glazes, very Tofukujiesque. Around 6 months ago, painted pots from this talented potter began … Continue reading →

Posted in Modern Potters, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Heian Kouzan(平安香山)Part 2

Posted on May 8, 2013 by japanesepots

My apologies to everyone who received this post earlier today in error. Hit the publish key instead of the draft key! All too easy to do on a phone! Now for the real post! In Part 1 of our look … Continue reading →

Posted in Famous and Antique Potters, My Personal Collection | 3 Comments

Retrospective

Posted on April 14, 2013 by japanesepots

It’s been 2 years since I started this website, in May 2011, and I’m very happy to report that it’s become the go to English resource worldwide for information, edification, and identification of Bonsai pottery. This month marks another milestone … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments