BASIC Quiz: How much do you know about Japanese bonsai pots?

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March 24, 2025

Japanese Bonsai Pot Quiz: History, Potters, and Traditional Styles

Test your knowledge with this technical quiz on Japanese bonsai pots. Discover the history of Tokoname, traditional kilns, master ceramists like Bigei and Terahata, and the styles most prized by collectors.

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What characteristic makes the pots of ceramist Koyo (Yukizyou Nakano) recognizable?



2 / 10

Which of the following kilns is one of the “Rokkoyō” (six ancient kilns of Japan) and is especially known for its production of bonsai pots?

3 / 10

Which Japanese city is considered the epicenter of high-quality traditional bonsai pot production?



4 / 10

What type of tree is usually placed in unglazed pots with brown or reddish hues?



5 / 10

What is the origin of the Terahata family's ceramic tradition applied to bonsai pots?




6 / 10

What style of bonsai is traditionally placed in oval, glazed pots?



7 / 10

Which Japanese master ceramist is known for his pots with understated finishes and earthy tones, signed Bigei?



8 / 10

What is the purpose of the small additional holes in the base of a Japanese pot besides drainage?



9 / 10

What feature is most valued in an antique Japanese bonsai pot?



10 / 10

What pot shape is most suitable for a bonsai style? kengai (waterfall)?



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4 Comments

  1. Julian Berrocal Valenzuela - 24 de March de 2025

    70%

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    • Fran - 25 de March de 2025

      Not bad!

      Reply
  2. Emiliano - 25 de March de 2025

    He says my score is 100%. I don't believe it, they'll tell everyone that.
    The subject of flower pots is my pending subject.

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    • Fran - 25 de March de 2025

      Hi Emiliano! Each person is given their percentage of correct answers. Congratulations on that 100%!

      Reply

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