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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?

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What characterizes Nakawatari pots?

They are the most modern

They are of European origin

They are from 1800 to early 1900 and are Chinese

They are exclusively made of white clay

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Who is the ceramist behind the Yoshimura Toen workshop?

Makoto Seizan

Hidemi Kataoka

Katsushi Kataoka

Kei Watanabe

3 / 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

4 / 20

What influence did Chinese pots have on Japanese ceramics?

They inspired their own styles and techniques

They were rejected

None

They were only used as a crop

5 / 20

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

Terahata Shōzan

Hidemi Kataoka

Koho Watanabe

Makoto Seizan

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

8

3

5

6

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Whose author is this flowerpot?

Bigei

Yamaaki

Terahata

Koyo

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

They are private collectors

They are current apprentices

They are ceramic historians

They are the main ceramists

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Why is pot size relevant in bonsai?

It only matters in exhibitions

It affects the health and proportion of the tree

It has no relevance

Only for aesthetic reasons

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What characterizes Katsushi Kataoka's work?

Specializing in colorful shohin pots

Use of Cantonese-style gloss enamels

Experimental and modern style

Sober and classic production in the Reiho oven

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Who is Katsushi Kataoka and why is he relevant?

Nursery Founder

Ceramic historian

Bonsa master

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

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Who is Aiba Kouichirou?

Bonsa master

Tool designer

Japanese ceramist specializing in his own glazes

Bonsai historian

13 / 20

What role do glazes play in bonsai pots?

They are used to waterproof clay

They are just decorative

They affect the aesthetics and value of the piece

They are not important

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Why are Kowatari pots valuable?

They are made of porcelain

They have imperial signatures

They are the oldest imported from China

They are currently produced in Japan

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

Its finish, color and compatibility with species

Its durability

The origin of the ceramist

The size of the piece

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What is the main origin of bonsai ceramics in Japan?

Chinese influence adapted by Japanese ceramists

Korean origin

European origin

Native tradition

17 / 20

Who is Watanabe Kei?

A tool designer

A collector

A traditional Japanese ceramist

A master bonsaist

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What was one of Aiba Kouichirou's main innovations?

Cooking in a gas oven

New colors and glazed textures

Metallic enamels

Geometric shapes

19 / 20

What is the relationship between enamel and the bonsai species?

Only applies to deciduous trees

There is no relationship

The glaze should complement the bark, leaf or flower

Dark color is always preferable

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 What stands out in Bigei's work?

Glossy enamel

Experimental textures

Large outdoor pots

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

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