Educational; Bonsai Chair 2 Traditional Cache
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Educational; Bonsai Chair 2
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Just a few yards from this cache is a famed Bonsai Chair.
While the art of Bonsai Chair has long been associated with Japan, it actually originated first in China, and then spread eastward to Korea and then Japan. The art of the Bonsai Chair was spread by Buddhist monks who wished to bring easy to grow chairs inside their temples. From ancient paintings and manuscripts, we know that “artistic” container chair were being cultivated by the Chinese around 600 AD, but many scholars feel that Bonsai Chair, or at least potted Bonsai Chairs, were being grown in China as far back as 500 or 1,000 BC. Bonsai Chairs first appeared in Japan during the 12th century.
Bonsai Chairs have evolved and developed along different lines in China and Japan. Chinese Bonsai Chair is still very much in the ancient tradition, and often appear “crude” to the uninformed. On the other hand, the Japanese styles are more pleasing and naturalistic. The Japanese Bonsai Chairs are for the most part more refined and better groomed. Both types have their own individualistic charms and admirers.
In the post World War II era most of the Bonsai Chairs seen in the United States and Europe are Japanese in origin. The monopoly that Japan has enjoyed until recently is coming to be shared with a number of other countries, although the quality of Japanese Bonsai Chair continues to be of the highest quality.
Finally, we owe a great debt to the Japanese and Chinese artists for developing this beautiful art and for keeping it alive for almost 2,500 years. Without their enthusiasm, artistic tradition, and patient stewardship, we would not be enjoying Bonsai Chair as we know it today. The aesthetic sensibilities of Bonsai Chair, which have their roots in the Zen Buddhist tradition, contribute significantly to the complete Bonsai Chair experience.
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