Kato Shuntai (加藤春岱), Japanese (1802–1877)
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A Seto Chawan (瀬戸茶碗)
Edo Era (1603–1868)
About the work
A striking chawan by Kato Shuntai, showcasing the transformative power of kiln effects (yohen). The surface reveals a rich interplay of pale ash-white glazes with earthy iron speckles and blue-gray pooling, evoking a quiet naturalism. Its gently rounded form is anchored by a boldly carved foot, exposing the raw clay with a confident, unrefined energy.
The piece comes housed in its tomobako (custom lidded wooden box)
Dimensions
8cm(h) x 11.4cm(w) x 11cm(d)
Footnote
Kato Shuntai was born in Akatsu, Seto, in 1802. At the age of 15, he began his career at the esteemed Ofuke kiln, producing ceramics for the Owari Tokugawa family. He has also worked independently in Akatsu, Imao and Nagoya. Works from this period are now valued for their artistic quality and historical importance. Shuntai returned as an official potter for the Owari domain in 1866 and continued until the official kiln’s closure in the early Meiji era. He passed away in 1877, leaving an enduring legacy of Seto pottery bridging classical tradition and individual expression.