slab built bonsai pot / suraabu de tsumerareta bonsai hachi (スラーブで積まれた盆栽鉢)
Outside Dimensions Length ≒ 28 cm Width ≒ 9 ½ cm Height ≒ 6 ½ cm
Inside Dimensions Length ≒ 26 cm Width ≒ 8 cm Height ≒ 5 ½ cm
Clay: Stoneware infused with Manitoulin clay
Fired to Cone 10+
Slab-built bonsai pots offer a unique and versatile alternative to traditional wheel-thrown or hand-formed pots. The construction method allows for greater control over the shape, size, and design of the pot, enabling me to create angular, rectangular, oval, or other non-conventional forms The surfaces also provide a canvas for decorative elements such as textures, carvings, or relief designs.
Individualized construction process, slab-built bonsai pots exhibit a rustic, organic charm that complements the natural beauty of bonsai trees. These pots may feature irregularities, asymmetry, or unique characteristics that add character and visual interest. The creative process possibilities allows me to experiment with different designs, styles, and finishes, creating distinctive and personalized pots
