Mino Kenzan
Bonsai Pot by Mino Kenzan 12⅞ (33cm)
Bonsai Pot by Mino Kenzan 12⅞ (33cm)
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£250.00 GBP
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Formal description:
Japanese bonsai pot by Mino Kenzan, oval, slight internal rim, integrated feet, seal of Mino Kenzan and commemorative seal underneath.
External dimensions:
353 x 260 x 63mm (14 x 10¼ x 2½ in)
Internal dimensions:
328 x 222 x 48mm (12⅞ x 8¾ x 1⅞ in) - centre rises, depth approx 40mm at centre.
Informal information:
Craftsmanship is excellent as always and condition is perfect which isn't always the case. The surface comes from being reduction fired, but also from Kenzans composition of Mino clays, this combination creates a scenery of mottled dark and light patches. The surface is also very smooth and tactile.
This pot has been very well cared for in its lifetime, there are watermarks underneath but not on the top or sides.
Condition: Used, patina, excellent.
Mino Kenzan, from Tajima, Gifu Prefecture, born in 1943, started pottery in 1958 and was independently making bonsai pots by 1975. I had heard he used a wood fired climbing kiln which is traditional but rare in Japan now, I believe he may also have done some work with electric reduction. His clay is from Mino, which is both a city and historically a province of Japan, now encompassed in Southern Gifu, along with Tajima where Kenzan is from.
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Returns:
I guarantee that the pot condition is as described and will take it back if you aren't happy with it. Items are returned at the buyers cost & risk. Please be aware that most UK couriers will NOT insure ceramic items, however it is certainly easier than returning overseas. Please get in touch if you want to return an item.
