Shoami / Shouami (2nd Gen)
Shoami / Shouami - Painted Dragons Round - 50mm
Shoami / Shouami - Painted Dragons Round - 50mm
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Formal description:
Handmade Japanese bonsai pot by Heian Shouami. Porcelain, round form with external rim, moulded feet, painted dragons, painted signature of Shouami underneath.
External dimensions:
50 x 27mm
Internal dimensions:
40 x 19mm
Informal information:
A mame / accent pot by 2nd generation Shouami potter Takano Shinjiro. The whimsical dragons are one of their signature designs, it's almost impossible not to smile when you see their funny upturned faces. The pot also has some patina adding to the overall aesthetic - that juxtaposition of whimsy and age creates a really interesting dynamic.
Please see the photos with the rulers, this pot is very small!
Condition: Used, patina, excellent.
Heian Shoami - Two generations of potters. The first, Koichi Takano 1905-1993, taught by Nyoami Shibata, and opened his kiln in Takano, Kyoto. He primarily made tea ceremony wares, but made bonsai pots for connoiseurs between 1940-60, there are very few of them. His kiln was a shared wood fired Anagama. He taught his son, Takano Shinjiro (2nd Generation), who carried on the business, again making bonsai pots to order only. He fires in a gas kiln. Their wares are very similar, and include sometsuke, gosai painted, kyo-yaki, subjects often children, dragons, flowers, landscape.
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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.
