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Unboxing Red_Mountain_Bonsai Pottery

This pot might look a little unusual, but it actually has a lot of history behind it. 👀 This style is called a Nanban, and originally, these weren’t even bonsai containers. They were jar lids for oil and storage vessels. Over time, people flipped them over, drilled drainage holes, and started using them as some of the earliest bonsai containers. Think of it as the original, everyday or “economy” pot before bonsai became what it is today. 🌳 Fun fact: ↓ Nanban containers are often paired with bunjin or penjing style trees, those long, wispy trunks with minimal branching that feel more like calligraphy than a traditional tree. The simplicity of the pot lets the movement of the tree do all the talking.  This piece also reflects why Nick Lenz was so influential. He embraced organic forms over perfection and leaned into the weird. Instead of a perfectly round vessel, you get raw openings, textured edges, and glaze placed where it feels unexpected. 👏 The pottery featured here was made by Chris Abeling, who learned directly from Nick Lenz. Stay tuned for part 6️⃣ dropping this Thursday, February 19, or click the link in our bio to see what else we unbox on our YouTube channel.  nanban pot, bonsai pottery, Nick Lenz, bonsai container, kusamono