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Waterfall Stones (taki-ishi)
How difficult is it to find a waterfall stone? We believe it might be perhaps one of the most difficult …Continue reading »
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Doha Suiseki
I believe like many new to suiseki our eyes are drawn towards doha stones. Holding a mountain stone in one’s …Continue reading »
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Sugata-ishi or Figure Stones
Figure stones, or Sugata-ishi, is a very expressive form of suiseki for us. They can be people or animals. Last …Continue reading »
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Kuzuya-ish – Or Thatched Hut Stone
One of our favorite stones is the kuzyua-ish, or thatched hut stone. What a beautiful scenic view of a lonely …Continue reading »
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Ken To – Wire Bonsai Trees
I met Ken through Facebook and discovered that he was an artisan creating small bonsai trees out of wires. I …Continue reading »
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2011 Japan Shohin Bonsai Association Auction
It is hard to believe another year has rolled around and it is time for the 2011 Japan Shohin Bonsai …Continue reading »
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Suiseki, Doban & Stand
Well today I finally had sufficient time to setup the light tent, camera, lights, laptop, etc. to shoot some pots, …Continue reading »
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Pots by Daisuke Sano (大輔佐野)
Our first introduction to Daisuke’s pots was through Daisaku Nomoto (野元大作). A small 7cm pot that is exquisitely made with …Continue reading »
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Heian Tofukuji (平安東福寺) A Few New Ones
One of our favorite potters Heian Tofukuji, despite the absolute number of fakes in the market, has a highly recognizable …Continue reading »
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Kouzan (平安香山編) & Tsukinowa Yusen (月之輪湧泉) — Bonsai Pots
Two of our favorite potters are Heian Kouzan and Tsukinowa Yusen. We have published several articles about their pots and …Continue reading »
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11th ASPAC in Takamatsu — Part 3
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! As usual today is a big day of eating in the USA. We are heading to friends …Continue reading »
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Eisho Wakahara — Tenkeibutsu or Tenpai
In the book Suiseki – II, An Art Created by Nature – The Sen-En-Kyo Collection of Japanese Viewing Stones, we …Continue reading »
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Bonsai and Accent Pots
Over the long weekend we finally had time to clean up and shoot a few pots we are selling. Shipping …Continue reading »
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Hirohisa Shimizu Stands—Part I
For a number of years on the bonsai site www.bonsai-master.com, now a dead link, we reviewed numerous stands by Shimizu …Continue reading »
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Hirohisa Shimizu Stands—Part II
This is a very unusual design for a stand with the curved legs running around the stand. Made from rosewood …Continue reading »
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Hirohisa Shimizu Stands—Part III
Today is Part III of a series on Hirohisa Shimizu’s beautiful stands. This stand was a part of another blot …Continue reading »
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Heian Tofukuji (平安東福寺) — Post 100
Today marks our 100th post since we began in August of 2009. So it is only fitting to post about …Continue reading »
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American Suiseki – A National Book?
Suiseki. When you hear this term what image comes to mind? Does it invoke a feeling, a mood or desire? …Continue reading »
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More Stands…Part I
We love finding small stands that can be used for suiseki or for the display of pots. Today we continue …Continue reading »
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Willi Benz
Sean Smith was kind enough to reach out this morning to inform me that Willi Benz passed away a few …Continue reading »
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