Wayne Malleau
240215091 - slab built, rectangle, cut cornered, raku bonsai pot
240215091 - slab built, rectangle, cut cornered, raku bonsai pot
raku bonsai pot (Raku bonsai hachi) 楽盆栽鉢.
Outside Dimensions
Length ≒ 22 cm
Width ≒ 14 cm
Height ≒ 7 cm
Inside Dimensions
Length ≒ 20 cm
Width ≒ 12.5 cm
Height ≒ 5.5 cm
Clay: Raku
Raku for cultivating bonsai trees that is crafted using the raku firing technique. Raku pottery is a traditional art originating in Japan that typically involves firing the clay at low temperatures, often resulting in unique and unpredictable glaze effects due to the rapid cooling process. A raku bonsai pot is designed to not only provide a functional vessel for the bonsai tree but also to enhance the overall aesthetics of the tree's presentation. These pots often feature intricate designs, textures, and colours that complement the beauty and tranquility of bonsai cultivation. However, because of the nature of the low firing, raku pots are not for winter hardy trees.