Handmade Bonsai Pot by John Fazzino
This abstract oval pot by John Fazzino stands out with its deep cobalt glaze and heavily textured exterior. The glaze flows over a carved surface, creating an energetic, almost kinetic appearance that’s both sculptural and functional. The undulating rim adds organic movement, while the interior features a smooth, light clay wash that brightens the planting space.
The base features six distinct feet, each carved and highlighted in rich blue. Drainage and wiring holes are carefully integrated, and the stone-like finish is the result of John’s high-grog clay and precise firing process.
- Style: Abstract oval with carved texture and flowing rim
- Feet: Six custom-carved raised feet for elevation and visual interest
- Exterior: Cobalt blue glaze with energetic surface carvings
- Interior: Smooth light blue wash with functional drainage layout
- Best For: Shohin bonsai, semi-cascade plantings, or as a sculptural accent container
Dimensions
- Outer: 10½" x 8" x 2"
- Inner: 9½" x 7" x 1⅜"
As always, we include mesh and wire with every bonsai pot—ready for planting the moment it arrives.
Photo Note
Photos were taken on August 7, 2025. This is the exact pot you’ll receive.
Shipping Info
This pot ships directly from our Massachusetts nursery. Local pickup is also available.
Meet the Artist: John Fazzino
John Fazzino has worked with clay since the late 1970s. He holds a BFA from RISD and an MFA from UMass Dartmouth, and has spent decades teaching and mentoring artists across New England.
Today, he’s channeling his creative energy into handmade bonsai pots—each one shaped with intention and designed to endure. Made with high-grog clay, his pots are strong, frost-resistant, and finished to a smooth, stone-like quality.
John lives and works in Mt. Pleasant, Providence, where his garden is both inspiration and testing ground. His bonsai pots aren’t just vessels—they’re collaborations between plant and pot, artist and earth.
We ship thousands of bonsai trees and supplies each year, and every order is packed with care by our team. Live trees are watered, secured, and packaged to help them arrive safely and ready for their new home.
Live bonsai trees generally ship early in the week, Monday and Tuesday, to reduce time in transit. Tools, pots, soil, fertilizer, and other non-living items usually ship throughout the week.
Bonsai Outlet is a licensed nursery, not just a warehouse. We follow the proper inspection and certification requirements for shipping live plants across state lines. When a state requires additional documentation, such as a nematode certificate or nursery inspection certificate, we work to ensure the proper requirements are met before shipping.
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