Ancient Japanese Pine Bonsai
Image: Kakunyo (覚如) (1270-1351) (Public domain)
NameAncient Japanese Pine Bonsai
Species NamePinus sp.
Common NamePine Bonsai
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)75
Container TypeRound ceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featurescurved trunk, tapering trunk
Foliage TypeNeedle-like
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Notable FeaturesDepicted in the Godenshō, a 13th-14th century Japanese hagiography, offering a rare glimpse into early bonsai aesthetics and display.
Description
This specimen, depicted in an ancient Japanese illustration, features a conifer with a gently curving trunk and sparse, needle-like foliage. It is presented in a shallow, round ceramic pot, reflecting early bonsai cultivation practices. Its presence in a 13th-14th century hagiography offers a historical glimpse into early bonsai aesthetics.
