One of my favorite pots

[R0b]

Doing my share to keep this thread alive, hand formed first generation Yamaaki.

 

[Shogun610]

How do you get worms to eat pots? I’m confused

 

[rockm]

How do you get worms to eat pots? I’m confused

Dont' know if you're serious...but "worm eaten" is a texture added to pots to make them look old and distressed, as in worm-eaten wood. It's a technique that is present in many Japanese art media, including metal work. Worm eaten texture lends some "wabi-sabi" flavor to pots.

 

[R0b]

Dont' know if you're serious...but "worm eaten" is a texture added to pots to make them look old and distressed, as in worm-eaten wood. It's a technique that is present in many Japanese art media, including metal work. Worm eaten texture lends some "wabi-sabi" flavor to pots.

To @Shogun610 ’s defence I didn’t know about it until I purchased this pot last year.

 

[rockm]

To @Shogun610 ’s defence I didn’t know about it until I purchased this pot last year.

Your Yamaaki is a very good example of this technique. Took a lot of work to get those patches done so they look natural.

 

[Canada Bonsai]

1 of 2 'squid pots' made by Koyo (Mr. Aiba Kouichirou) in 1982
59m x 5.5cm (23.23" x 2.17")

 

[R0b]

1 of 2 'squid pots' made by Koyo (Mr. Aiba Kouichirou) in 1982
59m x 5.5cm (23.23" x 2.17")

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Looks amazing, but my first feeling was I wouldn’t put a pot in that. Circling roots under the squid.

Would love to own it regardless

 

[Shogun610]

Dont' know if you're serious...but "worm eaten" is a texture added to pots to make them look old and distressed, as in worm-eaten wood. It's a technique that is present in many Japanese art media, including metal work. Worm eaten texture lends some "wabi-sabi" flavor to pots.

Okay so yeah I was serious.. I legit thought they were so old some type of worm in Japan would eat away at the pots if they were like burried on purpose or left somewhere that pests go it them

 

[namnhi]

1 of 2 'squid pots' made by Koyo (Mr. Aiba Kouichirou) in 1982
59m x 5.5cm (23.23" x 2.17")

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Nice candy bowl.

 

[rockm]

Okay so yeah I was serious.. I legit thought they were so old some type of worm in Japan would eat away at the pots if they were like burried on purpose or left somewhere that pests go it them

"Mushikui" is the Japanese term for worm holes. You'll see it come up occasionally with Yamaaki kiln pots and among western potters as well. It takes some skill on the potter's part to make it look convincing.

 

[Shogun610]

"Mushikui" is the Japanese term for worm holes. You'll see it come up occasionally with Yamaaki kiln pots and among western potters as well. It takes some skill on the potter's part to make it look convincing.

Cool

 

[LittleDingus]

1 of 2 'squid pots' made by Koyo (Mr. Aiba Kouichirou) in 1982
59m x 5.5cm (23.23" x 2.17")

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That's an amazing amount of detail for something you wouldn't see in use. I thought maybe drip tray or display bowl...but the tie down and drain holes suggest it's meant to be planted??

I would love to see the squid on the outside as feet maybe.

What am I missing?

 

[Canada Bonsai]

What am I missing?

They were both in the potter’s personal collection for 40 years, unused, and it’s unlikely that they will be used while they are in my collection.

There are things like this in all domains: cars, bikes, jewelery, dresses, arms, ancient greek vases, etc. and it’s normally up to the owner whether something should be used or put on display and preserved. I have a number of Koyo pots i’d never use.

 

[Carol 83]

I just received this from @Colorado . Love the shape and of course the color! Thanks so much TJ!

 

[Tentakelaertje]

Finally got my new setup built, loving the way it looks. Can't wait to pull the other half of the collection out of storage

 

[Canada Bonsai]

Here is an unusual pot by Koyo (the late Mr. Aiba Kouichirou).

This was purchased directly from Juko (Mr. Aiba Kuniaki), who confirmed that it was made by his father, Mr. Aiba Kouichirou.

As for the markings: the 'A' is for Aiba, but the significance of the 'X' is unknown by either Juko or Kouso.

 

[The Curator]

Here is an unusual pot by Koyo (the late Mr. Aiba Kouichirou).

This was purchased directly from Juko (Mr. Aiba Kuniaki), who confirmed that it was made by his father, Mr. Aiba Kouichirou.

As for the markings: the 'A' is for Aiba, but the significance of the 'X' is unknown by either Juko or Kouso.

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Gorgeous color on this.

 

[The Curator]

They were both in the potter’s personal collection for 40 years, unused, and it’s unlikely that they will be used while they are in my collection.

There are things like this in all domains: cars, bikes, jewelery, dresses, arms, ancient greek vases, etc. and it’s normally up to the owner whether something should be used or put on display and preserved. I have a number of Koyo pots i’d never use.

Could you use it almost like you would for a slab planting for a forest? Definitely a weird way to use it, but especially with the squids and the color, you could almost make an "island" in the middle.

 

[Dav4]

Oops.... I did it again!

Matt O. posted his latest haul on FB a few weeks ago and I couldn't resist. I really, really have a weakness for antique Chinese pots and this one, from the nakawatari era, has apparently been in kokufu and I can see why. The lotus shape, highlighted by over a century of developing patina, is sublime, and the heavy red clay body is so well built... a great pot!

 

[R0b]

Oops.... I did it again!

Matt O. posted his latest haul on FB a few weeks ago and I couldn't resist. I really, really have a weakness for antique Chinese pots and this one, from the nakawatari era, has apparently been in kokufu and I can see why. The lotus shape, highlighted by over a century of developing patina, is sublime, and the heavy red clay body is so well built... a great pot!

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That really is great pot, jealous.