Category Archives: Modern Potters

Demystifying Tosuis

Posted on December 28, 2012 by japanesepots

So here’s one long and complicated family lineage that many find confusing. The Tosui-Harumatsu line of the Seto region is one of the longest in the modern age of bonsai pottery, and both branches continue to see production today, in … Continue reading →

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Heian Koso(平安香艸)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by japanesepots

Here in the west, we’ve become familiar with the “Big 3” Japanese Bonsai Potters: Tofukuji, Yusen, and Kozan. But our familiarity with these potters would have been impossible without Heian Koso(平安香艸 or 香草), who made these potters famous in Japan … Continue reading →

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New on the for sale page, 5/15

Posted on November 15, 2012 by japanesepots

New pots up for sale on the for sale page, Juetsu, Bigei, Ino Shukuho, Masahi, Bushuan, and more!

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Shunka Seizan

Posted on September 25, 2012 by japanesepots

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

Posted on September 21, 2012 by japanesepots

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

Posted on September 2, 2012 by japanesepots

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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Trees and More Pots Up, 8/20

Posted on August 20, 2012 by japanesepots

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

Posted on August 19, 2012 by japanesepots

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

Posted on August 16, 2012 by japanesepots

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

Posted on August 15, 2012 by japanesepots

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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