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Imperial Masterpiece
If this was mentioned earlier in this thread I missed it. That means others did too. How large is it? Is it marked? How much are you asking?
One of my favorite pots
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RJG2
Masterpiece
Size?
Tieball
Masterpiece
The outside size is 7.3” x 5.9” x 2.6”
I have attached additional photos with markings. There are no chips or other imperfections. My thinking is $95 plus USPS shipping. Interested offers considered. Shipping would likely be USPS well packed in bubble wrap.
I just don’t, and won’t, have a tree to fit.
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SquatJar
Sapling
I blame this thread for going deep down the bonsai pot rabbit hole during covid. Surprisingly I haven't posted any yet, it's time I rectify that. 
Bushuan hexagon, 28cm
Nakawatari Rectangle 21cm, white crackle glaze with a pearlescent blue sheen that is mighty tough to capture on camera
Nakawatari Rectangle 32cm, namako glaze with great depth
Cute little rectangle by Fuuka, love the delicate feet.
It's been 3 years since I started collecting so plenty more to come
Bushuan hexagon, 28cm
Nakawatari Rectangle 21cm, white crackle glaze with a pearlescent blue sheen that is mighty tough to capture on camera
Nakawatari Rectangle 32cm, namako glaze with great depth
Cute little rectangle by Fuuka, love the delicate feet.
It's been 3 years since I started collecting so plenty more to come
SquatJar
Sapling
Ichikawa Taishu, ruri nanban-ish oval with lovely patina. Apparently he didn't stamp many pots and at 28cm I believe this is one of my rarer pots as well as one of my favourites. Currently it's home for a WIP literati hawthorn I collected a couple years ago
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Spuds Moyogi
SquatJar
Sapling
A trio of genuine nanbans all from S-Cube. No idea why I thought I needed three so similar, but I loved the first one I received and felt they were attractively priced for pots with such age and character. As the saying goes, they don't make antiques anymore.
The grey splotch on the third one looks like an epoxy repair but on closer inspection its a gorgeous glaze drip, possibly from a pot above or from the ceiling of the wood-fired kiln.
SquatJar
Sapling
I've become a big fan of Ikkou, his glazes are subtle but have plenty of variation and character. His build quality is first rate too, I class him a step above the other Tokoname kilns known for their glazed wares.
15cm square
24cm rectangle
40cm rectangle
25cm classic flared rectangle, Ikkou's kinyo sky blue glaze wears patina particularly well
15cm square
24cm rectangle
40cm rectangle
25cm classic flared rectangle, Ikkou's kinyo sky blue glaze wears patina particularly well
SquatJar
Sapling
A couple more Ikkou's
30cm, light mustard yellow, further softened with a touch of patina
This 41cm white glazed oval might be my current Ikkou favourite, sadly it's a crappy photo while I was experimenting with my set-up. If motivation strikes this weekend I'll attempt to take some better ones.
30cm, light mustard yellow, further softened with a touch of patina
This 41cm white glazed oval might be my current Ikkou favourite, sadly it's a crappy photo while I was experimenting with my set-up. If motivation strikes this weekend I'll attempt to take some better ones.
SquatJar
Sapling
Large 61cm rectangle by Kakuzan, I traded this one almost immediately with a friend who needed a larger pot for a Chinese Elm displayed at the recent Central Coast Bonsai Open.
Wood
Chumono
(Pretty sure this is a) Koyo with a namako glaze that a friend brought back from Japan for me. I've promised to let him know before I get rid of it
bwaynef
Masterpiece
I've got these three heading my way. I'll probably have to get a 3rd or 4th opinion from my wife/daughters (one daughter probably can't be troubled to give an opinion) about which one I should keep. Heian Izumiyama Purple Crystal Bowl. (Square, Oval, and Mokko)
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KikurageOtomo
Shohin
I'd have to say this carved dragon by Amamiya Shinobu comes out slightly ahead of everything else I own. Normally I find a dragon pretty hokey, but the attention to detail and elegance in his work really sets it apart.
I was also starstruck by this rinkka pot the moment I saw it, I purchased it back when I didn't have the forethought to record the artisan behind the pot for my own references and haven't been able to trace the chop mark back to anyone yet. Provence aside I'm very excited to make some use of it this season
And lastly a Reiho that was a gift to myself using some Christmas money. I thought perhaps I might have an immediate use for it, but I suspect that may have been me getting charmed by the pot alone once again.
I was also starstruck by this rinkka pot the moment I saw it, I purchased it back when I didn't have the forethought to record the artisan behind the pot for my own references and haven't been able to trace the chop mark back to anyone yet. Provence aside I'm very excited to make some use of it this season
And lastly a Reiho that was a gift to myself using some Christmas money. I thought perhaps I might have an immediate use for it, but I suspect that may have been me getting charmed by the pot alone once again.
SquatJar
Sapling
Your mystery pot looks like it might be a Sharaku. I have a few and the design and clay is bang on, but I haven't seen that glaze before.
I love Shinobu's pots too, I have one I'll hopefully upload some pictures of soon.
Keep 'em coming people, I'm sure there's plenty pot addicts out there like me who just never got around to posting each time they bought some new pots!
KikurageOtomo
Shohin
Great call, I think you were totally on point after referencing some more of his chops.
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Yep, I agree. I compared the signature to mine and while none are identical, to my untrained eye they look like the same kanji
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