Handmade Bonsai Pot by Yamafusa (Takehiko Koie)
This handmade rectangular bonsai pot was made in Tokoname, Japan by Yamafusa (Takehiko Koie). I purchased this pot directly through another artist and guide while in Japan.
This is a very clean, confident rectangle with a soft cream exterior and a warm pink interior that gives it a calm but collected presence. The form is disciplined and architectural, yet the light clay tone keeps it from feeling severe. It has the kind of balance collectors look for in a pot that can support a quality tree without fighting for attention.
What makes this piece especially appealing is its proportion. The walls have enough height and taper to give the pot structure, while the broad rim and softened corners keep the presentation elegant rather than rigid. It feels formal, but not cold. That makes it an excellent candidate for deciduous material, flowering bonsai, or a refined evergreen that would benefit from a lighter, quieter container.
The cream exterior has a soft, almost velvety look in the photos, while the unglazed pink interior adds warmth and a sense of craftsmanship when viewed from above. That contrast gives the pot more personality than a standard plain rectangle. It is understated, but not forgettable. This is the sort of pot that earns appreciation over time because the form is right, the tone is right, and it will remain useful in a serious collection for years.
- Condition note: This pot is new.
- Style: Rectangular form with a broad rim, softened corners, and a clean formal profile.
- Feet: Integrated corner feet that give the pot a stable, grounded stance.
- Exterior: Soft cream exterior with a smooth matte finish and understated character.
- Interior: Unglazed warm pink-toned interior with four outer holes and one center drainage hole.
Dimensions:
- Outside: 12” x 8.75” x 3.25”
- Inside: 10.75” x 7.5” x 2.75”
Photo Note: Listing photos were taken in natural light. Clay tone may appear slightly different depending on screen settings and lighting conditions.
Shipping Info: This pot will be carefully packed and fully insured for safe transit.
Meet the Artist
Yamafusa, associated with Takehiko Koie, is a respected Tokoname pottery name known for clean, practical bonsai containers with lasting appeal. Tokoname pots are appreciated throughout the bonsai world for their craftsmanship, utility, and regional character, and pieces like this show how a restrained form and well-chosen clay tone can create a pot that feels both highly usable and distinctly collectible.
