This elegant Shigaraki ware pot features a rough, black finish. It is covered in a matte gold glaze from the bottom to the middle of the pot, giving it a luxurious feel. This subdued pot will bring out the best in your featured plant.
Not only can it be used for bonsai, but it also looks great when planted with wild plants, succulents, tuberous plants, and other herbaceous plants, creating vibrant greenery. It also seems to be good for moss bonsai.
The bowl-shaped pot widens from bottom to top, making it easy to remove the root ball when repotting. There are two notches at the bottom of the pot to prevent water from stagnating and promote the soil drying. This is a luxurious pot that can be easily adapted to various tree shapes.
Approximate size: diameter 12.5cm x height 8.5cm
The soil capacity is approximately 0.2 to 0.3 liters.
Shigaraki ware is said to have originated in the mid-Kamakura period and includes a wide range of products, from large items such as teapots, braziers, and flowerpots to small items, preserving the distinctive wabi-sabi aesthetic that has endured to the present day. Its distinctive features include high fire resistance and a coarse clay texture. Its firm texture makes it ideal for crafting large and thick objects. It develops a beautiful reddish-brown color when fired, and the surface is enhanced with glazing and scorching, creating a warm appearance. In recent years, a wide variety of products have been produced, including household items, garden supplies, tableware, and ornaments. The raccoon dog ornaments in particular have become synonymous with Shigaraki ware. Shigaraki ware was designated a traditional craft by the government in 1976 and is widely known throughout the country. ＜Notes＞ Due to the nature of ceramics, please note the following: slight size variations, glaze drips and unevenness, and minor scratches. The actual color may differ slightly from the image due to the color reproduction of your monitor.
