Antique Chinese pots from Nanjing Museum

[Chuah]

The next bonsai pot blog I posted were photos of Chinese antique pots taken during my visit to the Nanjing Museum, China. The Kangxi pots are very large, over 300 years old and are very beautiful. There were 9 pots on display. More photos and write up on the blog:

https://bonsaipenjing.wordpress.com...ots-from-museum-collections-1-nanjing-museum/

 

[Appliance Guy]

The second pot calls to me....

 

[dick benbow]

I love the antiquity, and the wonderful artwork. The pots are a strong statement to the skilled
craftsmen, who shaped, designed and baked the clay.

That said, as an avid student to japanese display.such beauty seemingly distracts from the tree because the pot steals the show. I struggle to see these types used with a tree.

I have something similar (not the great age of course) because I like the pot, but it sits on my shelves to be appreciated for what it is, with nothing in residence.

 

[Chuah]

I think all bonsai people love and appreciate beautiful pots whether they are antique or not.

 

[Smoke]

I love the antiquity, and the wonderful artwork. The pots are a strong statement to the skilled
craftsmen, who shaped, designed and baked the clay.

That said, as an avid student to japanese display.such beauty seemingly distracts from the tree because the pot steals the show. I struggle to see these types used with a tree.

I have something similar (not the great age of course) because I like the pot, but it sits on my shelves to be appreciated for what it is, with nothing in residence.

For shohin, pot stealing the show is much of the romance of that part of bonsai art. These painted pots look great with Chojubai quince, persimmon and flowering trees.

 

[Smoke]

oops one more...

 

[hagar]

For shohin, pot stealing the show is much of the romance of that part of bonsai art. These painted pots look great with Chojubai quince, persimmon and flowering trees.

Those fuckers are beautiful !

 

[Milly]

Those fuckers are beautiful !

Is that REALLY necessary?

 

[edprocoat]

Is that REALLY necessary?

LOL, then you quoted it ! ? !

ed

 

[Milly]

LOL, then you quoted it ! ? !

ed

LOL
No other way to be sure the poster knew what I was referring to.