Kato Takuo (加藤卓男), Japanese (1917–2005)
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A Celadon-Glazed Gilded Flower Vase (青釉金彩花生)
Showa Era (1926-1989) or Heisei Era (1989-2019)
About the work
An exquisite celadon-glazed gilded flower vase by Kato Takuo, a celebrated ceramic artist and Living National Treasure renowned for reviving Persian lusterware and celadon techniques. This vase is adorned with his signature vivid blue glaze with delicate gold accents, reflecting the artist’s deep understanding of ancient silk road ceramics blended with Japanese aesthetics.
The vase’s elegant cylindrical form is enhanced by ornamental side embellishments, making it both a functional and decorative masterpiece.
Dimensions
21.7cm(h) × 11cm(w) x 8cm(d)
Footnote
Kato Takuo was a sixth-generation Mino ware master who dedicated his career to studying Silk Road ceramics. Honored as a Living National Treasure in 1995, he was instrumental in reintroducing Persian lusterware to Japanese pottery.