Juniper Tanuki Bonsai – Powerful Deadwood – Compact Shohin Size – 17 cm ⸻ Offered for auction is a highly expressive Juniper Tanuki bonsai, an artistic phoenix graft composition that combines dramatic deadwood with vibrant, compact foliage. This refined small-size bonsai immediately captures attention thanks to its striking contrast between the aged, weathered deadwood and the healthy living juniper vein that flows naturally along the trunk. The deadwood feature, measuring approximately 8 cm at the trunk, displays convincing natural aging with textured grain, fissures, and subtle lichen presence, evoking the character of an ancient tree shaped by time and harsh elements. The living juniper has been skillfully integrated into the deadwood, creating a harmonious and believable Tanuki composition. The branching structure is well-developed, forming a dense and balanced canopy with excellent visual movement despite the compact size. The foliage is healthy, tight, and well ramified, showing good cultivation and future refinement potential. The overall silhouette is low, powerful, and visually mature. The bonsai is presented in an elegant glazed ceramic pot that complements the composition. An excellent piece for collectors of expressive shohin and Tanuki bonsai. ⸻ Technical Details • Species: Juniperus sp. (Tanuki / Phoenix graft) • Style: Informal compact / Tanuki • Trunk diameter: approx. 8 cm • Tree height: approx. 17 cm • Canopy width: approx. 33 cm • Pot size: approx. 7 × 10 × 15 cm • Condition: Healthy and well established