5-Inch Flower Bonsai Pot – Textured Unglazed Limited Edition

Willow Bonsai Ceramics is a family-run pottery studio in Avondale, Colorado, led by founder Antony Smith and his wife, Mavourneen Smith. Antony began the pottery business in 2014 after purchasing a small ceramics operation in South Africa; Mavourneen joined full time in 2016. Their U.S. studio opened in August 2024. Drawing on Antony’s landscape-design background and lifelong interest in bonsai, they develop forms that balance planting function with visual detail. Their values center on hands-on work, careful finishing and small-batch character: Antony designs, casts and glazes, while Mavourneen refines pieces and oversees quality control.

5-Inch Flower Bonsai Pot – Textured Unglazed Limited Edition

Frame a small tree or specialty planting with the Flower Design Bonsai Pot 5 Inch, offered here in Textured Unglazed. Its carefully shaped form brings a defined ceramic outline to a bonsai presentation. The published dimensions are 5 in x 5 in x 2 in, giving you a concrete starting point when comparing the container with your tree and display space.

The container is made from high-fired ceramic stoneware in Colorado. The unglazed finish places the clay surface at the center of the presentation. Compare the container dimensions with the root system and intended display before choosing a size.

This piece gains individual surface character through a hands-on studio process. Hand finishing creates differences in texture and shading; the unglazed surface is intended to show that individual clay character.

Features

• Handmade high-fired ceramic stoneware from Colorado.
• Published dimensions: 5 in x 5 in x 2 in.
• Drainage openings allow excess water to leave the container.
• Integrated wiring holes support securing a bonsai in the pot.
• Unglazed finish highlights the clay surface.
• Limited-edition surface treatment identified in this listing.

Specifications

Materials and Craftsmanship

These ceramics begin with an in-house design and a master used to create a mold. Each ceramic piece is slip cast by hand, refined and fired in the Colorado studio. Molds provide a consistent starting form, while hand finishing and the firing process give the final surface its individual character. The studio tests commercial glazes on its clay body and fires its ceramics at 2300°F, or 1260°C.

This selection has an unglazed ceramic surface. Its natural texture and shading are part of the finish and contribute to the individual appearance of each hand-finished piece.

Care

Use gentle hand cleaning with a soft cloth or brush and mild soap when the pot is empty. Rinse away residue and let it dry before storage. Keep drainage openings clear and protect the rim and feet from impacts. Match watering, soil and winter protection to the plant species and local conditions; give the plant the seasonal care its species needs.

Shipping and Returns

Shipping for This Item

Willow Bonsai Ceramics’ published dispatch schedule is once a week on Thursdays. This item is fulfilled by the supplier; allow additional carrier transit time after dispatch. Shipping charges for your BuyAmerican order are shown at checkout. The supplier currently does not fulfill orders to European Union destinations. Delivery timing depends on the destination and the carrier’s transit after the weekly dispatch.

Returns for This Item

The supplier’s published policy allows a return request within 30 days after delivery. Keep this item unused, in its original condition and packaging, with proof of purchase. Contact BuyAmerican to arrange authorization and return instructions before sending it back. Sale items are excluded from the supplier’s return policy. Inspect ceramic items on arrival and report damage, defects or an incorrect item promptly. Approved supplier refunds are issued within 10 business days after the return is received, inspected and approved; bank processing can take longer.