Yamaaki (Tokoname) Shohin Rectangle - 5⅜ in (14cm) First rate piece from Yuji

First rate piece from Yuji

92 x 69 x 28mm (3⅝ x 2¾ x 1⅛ in)

and a patina that has imbued this pot with a great sense of age and care

the Japanese were on still on catch up at this point

but later included handmade works using slab building (tatara)

Yamaaki (Tokoname) Shohin Rectangle - 5⅜ in (14cm) First rate piece from YujiFormal description: Artisan made bonsai pot from the Yamaaki Kiln, rectangle with internal rim, integrated feet, seal and nail signature of Yamaaki kiln underneath. External dimensions: 135 x 108 x 48mm (5 x 4 x 1 in) Internal dimensions: 113 x 85 x 36mm (4 x 3 x 1 in) Informal information: Handmade pot from the Yamaaki kiln, mould made and hand finished. Great colour and clay, an understated, bold masculine pot perfect for a Pine or similar tree.