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Discover if you're an expert in Japanese pots: Tokoname, potters, authentic stamps, and traditional bonsai styles.

The Japanese bonsai pots They are true works of art. From the antique unglazed Tokoname pots to the exquisite glazed pieces by great Japanese ceramists, each pot brings character, history, and harmony to the bonsai it houses.

This ADVANCE QUIZ on Japanese flowerpots It is designed for true bonsai enthusiasts and collectors of Japanese ceramics. Here you can test your knowledge of:
✅ the main ones Japanese bonsai pot makers,
✅ the most famous producing regions, such as Tokoname,
✅ the different types of original Japanese pot stamps,
✅ the most traditional shapes and styles of Japanese pots,
✅ how to identify Authentic Japanese pots vs. reproductions,
✅ and what type of Japanese pot best suits each bonsai style.

Can you distinguish an authentic Koyo, Yamaaki, Gyouzan, or Reiho stamp? Do you know the main characteristics of the stamps? Japanese Shohin bonsai potsDo you know which enamel finishes are most prized by collectors?

Take this advanced quiz and show off your true knowledge of the art of Japanese ceramics applied to bonsaiA unique opportunity to learn and enjoy the wonderful world of Japanese bonsai pots.

ADVANCE Quiz How much do you know about Japanese ceramics applied to bonsai?

1 / 20

What is the relationship between enamel and the bonsai species?

Only applies to deciduous trees

There is no relationship

Dark color is always preferable

The glaze should complement the bark, leaf or flower

2 / 20

Who is Katsushi Kataoka and why is he relevant?

Bonsa master

Ceramic historian

Nursery Founder

Ceramist heir to the Reiho kiln, known for his sober style

3 / 20

Who is Watanabe Kei?

A tool designer

A collector

A master bonsaist

A traditional Japanese ceramist

4 / 20

What role do glazes play in bonsai pots?

They affect the aesthetics and value of the piece

They are just decorative

They are not important

They are used to waterproof clay

5 / 20

Why are Kowatari pots valuable?

They are made of porcelain

They are currently produced in Japan

They are the oldest imported from China

They have imperial signatures

6 / 20

What is the relationship between Makoto and Mitsue Seizan and the Seizan kiln?

They are current apprentices

They are private collectors

They are ceramic historians

They are the main ceramists

7 / 20

What is the main origin of bonsai ceramics in Japan?

Chinese influence adapted by Japanese ceramists

Native tradition

European origin

Korean origin

8 / 20

What was one of Aiba Kouichirou's main innovations?

Metallic enamels

New colors and glazed textures

Geometric shapes

Cooking in a gas oven

9 / 20

Who is the ceramist behind the Yoshimura Toen workshop?

Hidemi Kataoka

Katsushi Kataoka

Kei Watanabe

Makoto Seizan

10 / 20

What makes Shinwatari pots special?

Its high temperature cooking

Its origin is in the Shigaraki region.

Its age and authenticity are uncertain.

Its artificial coloring

11 / 20

Who is Aiba Kouichirou?

Bonsa master

Japanese ceramist specializing in his own glazes

Tool designer

Bonsai historian

12 / 20

 What stands out in Bigei's work?

Experimental textures

Glossy enamel

Large outdoor pots

Precision, clean shapes and ceramics with a very low degree of porosity

13 / 20

What influence did Chinese pots have on Japanese ceramics?

They inspired their own styles and techniques

None

They were only used as a crop

They were rejected

14 / 20

Who works at Kakuzan Oven and stands out for their personal style?

Koho Watanabe

Terahata Shōzan

Hidemi Kataoka

Makoto Seizan

15 / 20

Whose author is this flowerpot?

Bigei

Koyo

Yamaaki

Terahata

16 / 20

What is the difference between the different types of glaze used in bonsai?

Its durability

Its finish, color and compatibility with species

The size of the piece

The origin of the ceramist

17 / 20

How many traditional kilns make up the "six ancient kilns" of Japan?

6

5

3

8

18 / 20

Why is pot size relevant in bonsai?

It has no relevance

It affects the health and proportion of the tree

Only for aesthetic reasons

It only matters in exhibitions

19 / 20

What characterizes Nakawatari pots?

They are of European origin

They are exclusively made of white clay

They are the most modern

They are from 1800 to early 1900 and are Chinese

20 / 20

What characterizes Katsushi Kataoka's work?

Experimental and modern style

Sober and classic production in the Reiho oven

Specializing in colorful shohin pots

Use of Cantonese-style gloss enamels

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