Bigei - Old Carved Mame Face Style Bonsai Pot
Bigei - Old Carved Mame Face Style Bonsai Pot
Bigei (Hirata Atsumi) - Bigei’s carved pots are always well executed and detailed. This one is his infrequently seen mame face carvings that use both relief and depression carvings style to make these amazing pots. We have 2 of these available. If the cart won’t let you add both, then we have sold 1 already.
This pot is new old stock, unused, and has Bigei’s chop (stamp) on the bottom. I’m proud to offer you pots that I find fantastic. Thank you very much for your interest. Enjoy 😊
Outer Dimensions:
2” diameter x 1” tall
Condition: New Old Stock
Potter/Kiln Info: Hirata Atsumi, born in 1939, delved into ceramics in 1958. Self-taught on the potter's wheel, he ventured into crafting unglazed bonsai pots in 1969. By 1975, he had established his own kiln. Bigei is often known for his esteemed shaded shudei (vermilion) shohin pots, which have earned him high regard among shohin bonsai enthusiasts. Notably, shudei bokashi refers to vermilion clay shaded from light to dark. Due to Bigei's retirement, his pots are anticipated to become increasingly rare in the years ahead.