Bonsai Pot Tokoname Sanbo Small, Approx. 13.5cm Long, Oval, Rimmed, Koban, Ruri Glaze, New, Multiple Items f1198407941

Bonsai Pot Tokoname Sanbo Small, approximately 13.5cm long, oval pot, outer rim, koban shape, lapis lazuli glaze, new, multiple items. Made by Sanbo, Sanbo Koie Ceramic Works. It was once popular as a good quality and affordable Tokoname colored pot, mainly produced using press molding. Since the mid-1980s, it has aimed for high-end products with a focus on finishing, and has been producing stable products. There are several hundred types of glazes and sizes, mainly focusing on relatively standard shapes. Glazed items include lapis lazuli, jun glaze, namako glaze, and white glaze. Previously, mass-produced items were marked "Sanbo-zo," and high-end products were marked "Sanbo-zo..."