Beautiful drum-shaped, round, unglazed bonsai pot with elegant cloud-like feet. Handmade by Yukizou Nakano. Gyozan, Tokoname. Features characteristic drainage holes, a hallmark of the kiln. Signed. Crafted from akebono clay in one of its lighter shades, which enhances its chromatic depth and underscores its refined and timeless presence. Signed.
Handmade bonsaipot by the renowned Tokoname artist, Yukizou Nakano, who passed away in February 2026. He worked at Gyozan bakery, founded in 1972, and was the creator of the famous akebono pastry. He was the husband of Eiko Nakano and the son-in-law of Yuuji Nakano.