{"product_id":"11t09-seizan-mitsue-round-unglazed-115-x-55mm","title":"Seizan Mitsue, Round, Unglazed, 115  x  55mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Tokoname, Japan—a region world-renowned for its enduring ceramic legacy—Seizan Mitsue crafts containers that balance beauty, function, and form. Working from the Seizan kiln with her husband Kataoka Katsushi (Reiho), Mitsue creates vessels for bonsai, ikebana, and kusamono that respect the tree’s character while elevating the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her broader practice, Mitsue is admired for elegant, organic silhouettes, subtle glaze techniques, and dynamic surface application alongside raw clay textures and a sensitivity to how a container supports a plant’s voice. This piece, finished unglazed, foregrounds the warmth and tactile feel of the natural clay while maintaining an understated, contemporary ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound vessel with a 115 x 55mm footprint—compact and versatile for shohin or kusamono displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnglazed surface emphasizes raw clay texture and a clean, mineral feel that complements greenery without overpowering it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely balanced proportions and restrained detailing to harmonize with the tree or accent plant it holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in Tokoname by Seizan Mitsue, in collaboration with her husband Kataoka Katsushi (Reiho), reflecting a heritage-rich, handmade approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly valued by bonsai artists and collectors worldwide for its craft, heritage, and ability to enhance dynamic displays with understated elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re showcasing a compact bonsai, a kusamono accent, or an ikebana arrangement, this vessel provides a thoughtful, supportive canvas that respects both plant and display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marutatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51481482756402,"sku":"11T09","price":830.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/6016\/files\/BonsaiTree_16_00178.jpg?v=1784224520","url":"https:\/\/www.bonsaitree.co.za\/products\/11t09-seizan-mitsue-round-unglazed-115-x-55mm","provider":"Bonsai Tree (Pty) Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}