Anniversary Juniper Figurines

The bonsai that I purchased earlier today - which I have affectionately named Anniversary Juniper - came with four ceramic figurines.

These figurines serve to put the aesthetic miniaturization of the bonsai into perspective. The tree in relation to these figurines is a facet of the bonsai art.

First, there is the man fishing (with fish).







To the fishing man's right, a bridge extends between two landscaping rocks.






Behind and above the fishing man sits the 6-sided pavilion.







Finally, perched and somewhat hidden amid the branches is a crane.






Bonsai Boy of New York has figurines similar to these and more available through their online store.