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Bonsai pot JTA8813 SENKOUEN
A bonsai pot made in Tokoname by Senkouen. The piece features a bas-relief composition depicting children playing, a motif with a clear Chinese tradition symbolizing joy, continuity, and prosperity. Accompanying the scene is an inscription in kanji characters: 流雲窯製, which can be interpreted as "made in the kiln of floating clouds." This is an ancient kiln mark. Both the richness of its relief decoration and the design of these functional elements indicate that this is not merely a utilitarian piece, but rather a work with a strong aesthetic intention. Taken together, the form, decoration, theme, and construction details allow it to be identified as a Japanese reproduction of an antique Chinese Shinwatari pot.
€1,500.00
VAT included
Hanno Souhei, born in 1940, developed his career as a researcher in the field of ceramics, collaborating with various workshops and specialized centers. In 1961, he spent a year in-depth studying raw materials and glazes at the experimental engineering laboratory of the Nagoya National Research Institute. This formative period proved decisive and significantly influenced his approach to ceramic production in subsequent years. In 1977, he began wholesale production, adopting "Senkouen" as his brand name. Since then, Hanno Souhei has remained the company's main technical expert, based in Tokoname.
Features
- Origin
- Japan
- Length (cm)
- 52,5
- Width (cm)
- 34
- Height (cm)
- 12,8
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Glaze
- No
- Author
- Senkouen. Hanno Souhei
- Decoration
- No decoration
Features
- Origin
- Japan
- Length (cm)
- 52,5
- Width (cm)
- 34
- Height (cm)
- 12,8
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Glaze
- No
- Author
- Senkouen. Hanno Souhei
- Decoration
- No decoration
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A bonsai pot made in Tokoname by Senkouen. The piece features a bas-relief composition depicting children playing, a motif with a clear Chinese tradition symbolizing joy, continuity, and prosperity. Accompanying the scene is an inscription in kanji characters: 流雲窯製, which can be interpreted as "made in the kiln of floating clouds." This is an ancient kiln mark. Both the richness of its relief decoration and the design of these functional elements indicate that this is not merely a utilitarian piece, but rather a work with a strong aesthetic intention. Taken together, the form, decoration, theme, and construction details allow it to be identified as a Japanese reproduction of an antique Chinese Shinwatari pot.