Pots you bought without a tree in mind

[rockm]

Since this subject comes up regularly in other threads, thought it might be interesting to show pics of containers that were bought simply because you liked them and not with any particular tree in mind. I'll start -- a few Shuho pots I got from Matt Ouwinga:

 

[Vincent Tanner]

Gayle Fiato wood fired round I got at Nationals.

 

[Dav4]

So, so many... almost enough to fill an entire room...
Those shelves hold my most collectible pots- probably a quarter are antique Chinese, a few are antique Japanese, and the rest are pots from Iconic Japanese potters like Tofukuji, Kouzan, Yusen, Ichiyo, Zeshin, Syuzan, Wajuka, etc., and then a few from modern/living potters like Gekkou, Gyouzan, and Bigei. Only a few of these pots will ever be considered for an actual plant/tree combo.


I also have a few modern American made pots acquired on a whim in storage in my garage... Rayner, Colchoy, and Boggs are some of the artists. The pictures above are of a Sonny Boggs pot... I couldn't resist!

 

[Maiden69]

All of them... but the one I think I will never use with a tree is Mary's pot. I'm definitely going to make a custom stand for it and probably place it in a glass box for display at my office.

 

[rockm]

Joseph Mairhofer pot via Kennett Collection/Matty O.:

 

[rockm]

Left top:
Don Gould
Chinese Nakawatari
Japanese Tokoname

Bottom Left:
Peter Krebs
Ron Lang

Top right:
Don Gould
Sara Rayner

Bottom right:
Bryan Albright

I've used many of these over the years, but still would've bought them with no tree in mind.

 

[rockm]

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Those shelves hold my most collectible pots- probably a quarter are antique Chinese, a few are antique Japanese, and the rest are pots from Iconic Japanese potters like Tofukuji, Kouzan, Yusen, Ichiyo, Zeshin, Syuzan, Wajuka, etc., and then a few from modern/living potters like Gekkou, Gyouzan, and Bigei. Only a few of these pots will ever be considered for an actual plant/tree combo.
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I also have a few modern American made pots acquired on a whim in storage in my garage... Rayner, Colchoy, and Boggs are some of the artists. The pictures above are of a Sonny Boggs pot... I couldn't resist!

It's Dale Cochoy Miss that guy! Also, you seem to have a pot problem. Seek counseling

 

[Wilson]

Since this subject comes up regularly in other threads, thought it might be interesting to show pics of containers that were bought simply because you liked them and not with any particular tree in mind. I'll start -- a few Shuho pots I got from Matt Ouwinga:

I have really realized I am drawn to both Shuho and Reiho's ceramics. They have such amazing textures, colours, and looks of age.

 

[rockm]

I have really realized I am drawn to both Shuho and Reiho's ceramics. They have such amazing textures, colours, and looks of age.

I bought two Shuhos without realizing it. And then a third. They put out some funky, offbeat stuff.

 

[Wilson]

I went a little crazy over the long winter, and ordered a bunch of pots from Japan, mostly nanbans but a couple forest pots as well.

 

[Dav4]

It's Dale Cochoy Miss that guy! Also, you seem to have a pot problem. Seek counseling

I 100% disagree!! My wife actually loves having these beautiful little treasures on display FOR THE FIRST TIME since I started my collectible pot journey almost 15 years ago... she even has a sorta-kinda general idea of what they're worth... kinda sorta.. within a decimal point... maybe .


Fwiw, I was on a tear buying pots 10-15 years ago and have filled ALL the shelves now. For me to buy a pot of any caliber now, it either is going to be paired with a tree I have on my bench OR it's an incredibly special pot, and that doesn't happen much anymore!

 

[rockm]

I 100% disagree!! My wife actually loves having these beautiful little treasures on display FOR THE FIRST TIME since I started my collectible pot journey almost 15 years ago... she even has a sorta-kinda general idea of what they're worth... kinda sorta.. within a decimal point... maybe .


Fwiw, I was on a tear buying pots 10-15 years ago and have filled ALL the shelves now. For me to buy a pot of any caliber now, it either is going to be paired with a tree I have on my bench OR it's an incredibly special pot, and that doesn't happen much anymore!

I have a similar issue, but I keep most of my pots outside in a pile. Bringing them in only prompts questions about my sanity from my wife.

 

[rockm]

Gayle Fiato wood fired round I got at Nationals.

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[Vincent Tanner]

The first few seconds of this vid may break your heart and BTW, the entire video is well worth watching.

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Wow, thank you for sharing!!

I have two Gayle pots. One I bought from Young Choe months ago and this one I just got from Gayle at Nationals.

Gayle was so nice to me. Every pot she had on display had a story to it. She told me about firing a bunch of different pots. How they looked one way before firing and how they came out looking different than expected. The kiln gods make what they wanna make sometimes. That’s pretty wabi sabi to me.

Then Gayle walked me around Nationals and showed me her pots that were in the exhibit and we discussed the aesthetics a bit.

When I bought my pot, she had me just go behind her vendor table and pack it up myself. Treated me like she’s known me for years.

10/10 experience.

 

[Shogun610]

I do or will be using these … however can I get in on this pot appreciation thread ?

 

[rockm]

Wow, thank you for sharing!!

I have two Gayle pots. One I bought from Young Choe months ago and this one I just got from Gayle at Nationals.

Gayle was so nice to me. Every pot she had on display had a story to it. She told me about firing a bunch of different pots. How they looked one way before firing and how they came out looking different than expected. The kiln gods make what they wanna make sometimes. That’s pretty wabi sabi to me.

Then Gayle walked me around Nationals and showed me her pots that were in the exhibit and we discussed the aesthetics a bit.

When I bought my pot, she had me just go behind her vendor table and pack it up myself. Treated me like she’s known me for years.

10/10 experience.

Wish she had a larger online presence. Would love to get a pot from her.

 

[RosePastry]

Bought these from a guy getting out of his larger specimens. I just have pebbles in them so im not watering nothing. No idea what type of pots they are though.

 

[Vincent Tanner]

Mame cascade pot by Yozan.

 

[Lorax7]

That describes the majority of my pot collection. I tend to just buy pots that I like. I have so many trees in development that it seems inevitable that most will be used to plant something eventually.

Here are a few recent purchases:

 

[Carol 83]

Almost all of my pots were bought without a tree in mind. So much so , that I have deleted the photo evidence, but here are a few. Koyo from @JudyB, one from @sorce and one from @penumbra .