A slender trunk with a sense of movement and sway, the finest needle quality of the Nasu variety of Japanese white pine, and each branch forming tightly compact “kuitsuki”-style growth without elongated internodes. We are pleased to present this literati-style white pine of striking elevated presence, paired with the highly rare and valuable antique pot “Ken Kokyō” of the Nakawatari class.
The value of the tree and the pot are nearly equal in this pairing, but for a literati tree with such depth of character and refinement, a luxurious pot that matches it perfectly is considered ideal. When thinking of literati bonsai, it is easy to lean toward Nanban pots or round pots, but to evoke an understated and unseen elegance, pairings such as this have since ancient times been regarded as the supreme form of literati bonsai. This is an exceptional tree whose appearance, once it settles and matures further over the coming years, promises to become even more captivating.