Handmade Bonsai Pot by Shuho (Hidemi Kataoka)
This handmade round bonsai pot was made at Yoshimura Toen in Tokoname by Shuho (Hidemi Kataoka), 5th generation. I visited the kiln in November 2025 and hand-selected pots directly from what was available on site, not from a catalog.
This piece has a taller flared profile with a strong, practical silhouette and a warm natural clay character. The unglazed surface shows soft earth tones with darker kiln-fired banding and scattered mineral spotting, giving the pot a rustic, wood-fired feel. It has a lot of handmade character while still feeling balanced and functional.
- Condition note: This pot is new.
- Style: Round flared form with a slightly rolled rim and taller tapering body.
- Feet: Cut feet with a sturdy integrated base.
- Exterior: Unglazed warm earth-toned clay with darker horizontal firing bands and natural surface variation.
- Interior: Unglazed interior with one main drainage hole.
Dimensions:
- Outside: 5” x 3.5”
- Inside: 4.25” x 3”
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
Shuho, also known as Hidemi Kataoka, is a 5th-generation potter working at Yoshimura Toen in Tokoname, Japan. His family kiln is respected for its long pottery tradition and for producing bonsai containers that balance function, craftsmanship, and understated beauty. Visiting the kiln in person gave me the opportunity to select pieces that felt special in hand, each one carrying the character of the workshop and the region.
