Japanese Black Pine

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Market Value | $8,500

The strength and structure of Japanese Black Pine defines its role as one of the most respected species in bonsai. This particular tree—an early import from Japan—embodies that legacy. It has been shaped and reshaped over time, gaining and shedding branches, evolving root mass, and ultimately arriving at a point of vigorous health and readiness.

Currently in an unwired state, the tree reveals both its raw character and its untapped potential. The silhouette hints at a long design journey, one carried out by multiple hands—each shaping the tree's future with skill and intention. Now, it awaits its next iteration.

Planted in a Ron Lang container, the pairing conveys grounded power—the container’s form subtly echoing the tree’s stoic frame. This is a bonsai that carries history, but still invites interpretation.

It’s a tree for someone who sees possibility, who is ready to take on the challenge of refinement, and who values the rare opportunity to continue the story of a piece already steeped in time and tradition.

Species | Pinus thunbergii

Estimated Age | 65 years

Time in Training | Unknown

Collector | Unknown

Origin Location | Japan

Ceramic | Ron Lang

Original Design | Unknown

Dimensions | 30" L x 30" W x 35" H