'Bonsai' – Matsushita Hiroyuki, Tokoname, Japan.

A 21.3cm nanban style pot, handmade to a deeper design and rugged aesthetic by Matsushita Hiroyuki, aka 'Bonsai'.

'Bonsai' is a highly regarded Tokoname artist. His unique style and finish of pots, which are fewer in production, out-value those of his brother Reiho. His texture clay and smooth finish add a wonderful rugged aesthetic to his pots. The pot has a generous planting depth, and was formed with banding to the body and a lip to the rim, which act to reduce the visual depth of the pot.

Hand-Signed by the artist - 　凡　('Bonsai' here is read: 凡才 - as opposed to 盆栽 the artform.)

External measurements (max): 21.3cm x 6.3cm

Made by: Matsushita Reiji, 'Reiho', Seizan kiln, Tokoname, Japan.