This bonsai is a well-known bunjingi, or literati bonsai, a style of bonsai that dares to break the balance of the tree. Kikyorai, the title of this tree, was given in honour of the poetic masterpiece, “Returning Home”. This poem was written by Touenmei, a famous Chinese poet, upon ending his term of service at the palace.
Estimated Age: 120 years