8" Handmade Bonsai Pot by John Fazzino - “Love” Kanji, Earth & Blue Glaze No. JF-034

Handmade Bonsai Pot by John Fazzino

This oval bonsai pot by John Fazzino features a swirling glaze of rich earthy browns and deep turquoise blues. The thick, hand-textured exterior evokes natural bark or windswept terrain, while the softly uneven rim gives the piece a grounded, organic presence. Inside, the pale clay finish creates clean contrast for soil and roots.

Flip the pot over and you’ll find something special: the Japanese kanji for “Love” impressed into the clay—a reminder of harmony, patience, and connection. As Fazzino himself writes, “This vessel carries a deeper meaning—one of peace, care, and connection. May it support your tree as you nurture its timeless beauty.”

Each of the four feet is individually formed, and the glossy, sculpted base includes multiple drainage and tie-down holes—making this pot as functional as it is meaningful.

• Style: Oval with flowing, textured exterior and natural lip
• Feet: Four hand-sculpted feet for elevation and stability
• Exterior: Brown and blue-green glaze with deep carved pattern
• Interior: Smooth, pale clay with subtle texture
• Best For: Trees with emotional or symbolic value, or as a focal accent

Dimensions

• Outer: 8¼" x 7¾" x 2¾"
• Inner: 8" x 7¼" x 2"

As always, we include mesh and wire with every bonsai pot—ready for planting the moment it arrives.

Photo Note

Photos were taken on August 8, 2025. This is the exact pot you’ll receive.

Shipping Info

This pot ships directly from our Massachusetts nursery. Local pickup is also available.

Meet the Artist: John Fazzino

John Fazzino has worked with clay since the late 1970s. He holds a BFA from RISD and an MFA from UMass Dartmouth, and has spent decades teaching and mentoring artists across New England.

Today, he’s channeling his creative energy into handmade bonsai pots—each one shaped with intention and designed to endure. Made with high-grog clay, his pots are strong, frost-resistant, and finished to a smooth, stone-like quality.

John lives and works in Mt. Pleasant, Providence, where his garden is both inspiration and testing ground. His bonsai pots aren’t just vessels—they’re collaborations between plant and pot, artist and earth.