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Bonsai Gardens of the Northeast Part 1

Posted on October 20, 2012 by japanesepots

So, settle in, this is going to be a long one! I mentioned in my next to last post that I was taking two Shohin Bonsai professionals from Japan on a tour of American Bonsai nurseries in the Northeast for … Continue reading →

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Suiseki For Sale

Posted on October 9, 2012 by japanesepots

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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Banned from the IBC, sorta!

Posted on August 14, 2012 by japanesepots

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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Bonsai Pottery by Haruyoshi

Posted on January 27, 2012 by japanesepots

In todays feature we’ll have a look at potter Haruyoshi.  One of the modern masters of painted porcelain pots, including sometsuke(cobalt blue underglaze), red underglaze, and five color styles of porcelain painting.  Along with Gekkou and Fujikake Yuzan, Haruyoshi is … Continue reading →

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Glazed Pots by Heian Tofukuji 3

Posted on December 14, 2011 by japanesepots

In this post I’d like to take a look at a few more glazed pots by Heian Tofukuji.  All of the pots featured in todays post are currently for sale.  Special thanks to Rie Aketo of Yoshoen and the Hukanos … Continue reading →

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Gyouzan: Pots by Nakano Yuuji and Yukizou

Posted on December 10, 2011 by japanesepots

Up for your consideration today is a selection of pots by Nakano Yukizou and his son, Nakano Yuuji, of the Gyouzan kiln. Pots by Yukizou are most commonly refered to as “Gyouzan”, while pots by Yuuji are, simply, “Yuuji”, although … Continue reading →

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From my Collection 7

Posted on November 30, 2011 by japanesepots

I am on a posting blitz today! Here are A few more pots from my collection I thought were worth sharing. One of the most popular painters of porcelain pots in the modern era, Yuzan’s talents as a potter are … Continue reading →

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Awesome Patina, Ichiyo Pot(update 12/16)

Posted on November 30, 2011 by japanesepots

A recent and favorite addition to my collection. An old much used white glazed rectangle by Sansyu Ichiyo. The patina on this pot is marvelous. Measures 8.5 by 4.75 by 1.75 inches. I have no idea of the age, as … Continue reading →

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A Very Cool Ikkou, A Tofukuji Homage

Posted on November 15, 2011 by japanesepots

In todays blog Id like to show an Ikkou pot from my collection.  This Ikkou is a copy of an old Tofukuji pot, created to commemorate a prize at the 70th Kokofu Ten.  You can read more about these pots … Continue reading →

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Seedlings for Bonsai

Posted on November 14, 2011 by japanesepots

I do not generally schill here on the blog, but I just got my batch of fall seedling stock in from Matt Ouwinga at Kaede Bonsai-en, and I can’t recommend him enough! Some of the varieties are in short supply, … Continue reading →

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