This exquisitely designed and rendered porcelain bonsai pot is by one of the Kakiemon line of potters. The article in Bonsai Today 44 doesn’t say which Kakiemon made it, but given the fame of the pot and the way it’s discussed in the article, you might assume it’s by the first Sakaida Kakiemon (17th century). It’s impossible to ascertain the size of the pot, as the dimensions given in the original article are almost certainly incorrect (the height is listed at 2.8″ – 7.2cm).
Starting at the top
I’ve spent the last two hours looking for good information and graphics for a post on designing apices (plural for apex, ie the top) for bonsai. Surprisingly (or not), good information on the topic is fairly rare, so you (especially you who requested apex information) will have to wait a day or two. Meanwhile, here’s a little treat for tired eyes.
And finishing at the bottom
The Kakiemon mark (probably by the first Sakaida Kakiemon)
What a exquisite pot! Thanks for sharing.