Category Archives: My Personal Collection

Suiseki For Sale

A trio of Suiseki for sale from my personal collection. I’m running out of room in my workshop and pottery display room, so these are up on the chopping block. All very heavy, very dark and well seasoned. Nice stones … Continue reading

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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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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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Fujikake Yuzan

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

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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Tofukuji, 1st or 2nd?

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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