Handmade Tokoname Bonsai Pot by Kakuzan (Kakuyuki Watanabe)
A refined round shohin bonsai pot finished in a soft sky-blue glaze with gentle tonal variation. The rolled rim and subtle banding give it a calm, traditional profile, while three sculpted feet lift the pot cleanly and provide stable display presence.
Style and Finish
- Shape: Round
- Glaze: Sky-blue with natural variation
- Rim: Rolled rim
- Profile: Shallow-to-medium depth with a softly flared wall
- Feet: Three feet, tapered style
Dimensions
- Outside: 5.25" wide x 2.5" tall
- Inside: 4.75" wide x 1.5" tall
Best For
Ideal for shohin conifers, shimpaku, small pines, and refined accent compositions. The cool blue glaze pairs especially well with deep green foliage and aged bark, and it photographs beautifully in display settings.
About the Potter and Kiln
Kakuzan pots come from Kakuzan Toen, a long-running Tokoname kiln in one of Japan’s historic pottery centers. The workshop is rooted in generations of local ceramic tradition, with pieces formed from Tokoname clays and fired for the crisp, durable finish collectors look for.
Kakuyuki Watanabe, working under the artist name Kakuzan, is a respected Japanese bonsai potter known for refined workmanship and sensitivity to traditional form and proportion. His work reflects quiet elegance through clean lines, balanced silhouettes, and thoughtful detail.
Signature Note
I visited the Kakuzan kiln in November 2025 and hand-selected several pots. After looking closely at this piece, I noticed the bottom stamp was faint. Mr. Kakuyuki Watanabe picked up the pot and hand signed it on the spot. A very cool moment, and a detail that makes this pot especially memorable.
Photo Note
Photos are taken in consistent lighting to show glaze character. Minor kiln marks, pinholes, or variations are normal and part of handmade Tokoname work.
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