24977: Imaoka Machinao - Celadon Oval w/ Patina - 4⅝ in (12cm)

24977: Imaoka Machinao - Celadon Oval w/ Patina - 4⅝ in (12cm)Formal description: Handmade bonsai pot by Imaoka Machinao. Oval with no rim, cut feet, blue Celadon glaze over, nail signature of Imaoka Machinao underneath. External dimensions: 118 x 81 x 23mm (4 x 3 x in) Internal dimensions: 107 x 70 x 15mm (4 x 2 x in) SKU: 24977 Informal information: Practical and with years of use, this Imaoka pot is a small gem. The porcelain clay expresses the best qualities of the celadon glaze, which itself has a lot of

semi-matte yellow glaze

and feet stepping over the bottom edge all create an excellent image

Speaking of patina

Speech over :)

Perhaps it's an early work or was experimental

What's this

straight sides

Shosens nanban is a fantastic representation of this style

Signed and numbered underneath

his brother Ito Tonyo

proportions are superb

His style is immediately recognisable