One of my favorite pots

[JudyB]

Jelly beans would be a "no go" in my house...my kids are more clumsy then me. Fwiw, I don't have any trees specifically for these pots (I have a problem, I know), but I AM potentially going to develop an Ume and a shimpaku to fit in each pot, respectively.

I have too many trees in need of good pots to give one over to jelly beans... Now maybe some nice dark chocolate!

 

[Dav4]

Oops...I did it again!!! A Shuhuko rectangle with great patina, good size, too.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Ahhh...congrats! That one's been tempting me for a year, but just couldn't quite pull the trigger...too sharp somehow vs. organic, but beautiful glaze. Also passed on a killer shallow round oribe Ino last night about the same size as yours. Something must be wrong...
Good pickup; glad you got it. Hope to see it in person sometime.

 

[Dav4]

I understand your reluctance. I don't have a tree that would look good in this pot, and I'm not sure I ever will. Still, it's a beauty in it's own right and is collectable by nuts like us. It can sit on a display shelf for the next 20 years and I'd be okay with it.

 

[Djtommy]

very nice one, love the colour and shape, you need a decent bonsai for this it will loose against the pot.
but like you say,even if not beeing used, its nice as display

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I understand your reluctance. I don't have a tree that would look good in this pot, and I'm not sure I ever will. Still, it's a beauty in it's own right and is collectable by nuts like us. It can sit on a display shelf for the next 20 years and I'd be okay with it.

Agree 100%...

 

[Nybonsai12]

I keep coming back and looking at this. Really nice! I just snagged a glazed koyo but had my eye on a green ino last week. couldnt pull the trigger but I Should have!

 

[Dav4]

I keep coming back and looking at this. Really nice! I just snagged a glazed koyo but had my eye on a green ino last week. couldnt pull the trigger but I Should have!

Nice pots are like potato chips.... Just a bit more expensive! I've got a few Koyo pots now, and now this Shuhuko (Ino)...quality pots!

 

[Nybonsai12]

Im not in too deep yet in the pot addiction but I can see what you mean about them being like potato chips, at least they can't die!. I keep telling myself I'm not going to buy more trees this year so it's ok to add a few pots. We will see if that sticks. Here's the koyo.

 

[barrosinc]

I have been looking into one of these for an azalea
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161356232955?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT (added image for when the bidding ends)

a bit expensive for me, but still want!

 

[Dav4]

Im not in too deep yet in the pot addiction but I can see what you mean about them being like potato chips, at least they can't die!. I keep telling myself I'm not going to buy more trees this year so it's ok to add a few pots. We will see if that sticks. Here's the koyo.

Nice pot! You're right about pots not dying (though I did lose a very nice Bigei to an inquisitive cat once). The very good ones are beautiful works of art in their own right, and those with real age to them are truly special. At this point, I don't have any more space (or time) for more trees...but there's always room for more pots.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

For what it is, I think that pot is priced on the high side Max...paying for the patina here, not the potter.

 

[barrosinc]

For what it is, I think that pot is priced on the high side Max...paying for the patina here, not the potter.

my thoughts exactly. I know some people that do that sort of pottery, we call it cerámica gres (don't look at the figures, but what can be made... they look very similar) Probably cost me like 20 bucks... and I can choose color and aprove the design before putting it in the oven.

 

[Dav4]

Another recent pick up from Matt O...a 100 plus year old nakawatari shiro kouchi oval. It's a killer pot with wonderful patina and NO chips or damage.

 

[Nybonsai12]

You've really picked up some nice pots! And this surely is another beauty, any plans for it? Does the bottom curve up on the inside? I love how the feet aren't at the furthest edge of the pot so it shows off how it sits up just slightly.

 

[Dav4]

It seems that many of the ovals from this period have bottoms that curve up. This one is no different, and I assume it assists with drainage. No immediate plans for this one though a maple or flowering bonsai will hopefully end up in this one eventually.

 

[Dav4]

Well, I've been on a tear lately as far as accumulating nice pots. The pot that I started this thread with doesn't make the cut anymore and was relegated to the garage storage shelf over a month ago...Matt is such an enabler. The pot that took it's place is an awesome bag style "kinka" pot. Kinka is the name of the kiln that eventually became yamaaki...so this pot was made either in or before 1926.

 

[Nybonsai12]

Another nice one dave! looks in great shape too for something of that age. Any plans for it? if not, what type of tree and style would you want to see in it?

 

[Dav4]

It's going to sit on the shelf for at least a few years, but eventually it will be paired with a nice pine or juniper styled as an informal upright, most likely. Due to the age and relative rareness, this one will be only used for show purposes.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Nice! So this is by Katoaka Akitsugu? Has a very Chinese feel to it.
I always like it when this thread pops back up; kinda like pottery version of "the tree thread."