Kato Seizo (加藤清三), Japanese (1930-1979)
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A Shino Ware Tea Bowl (志野茶碗)
Showa Era (1926-1989)
About the work
A striking Shino ware tea bowl crafted by Kato Seizo, known for his masterful interpretation of traditional Mino pottery techniques. This chawan is distinguished by its warm, textured white glaze with vivid scorched accents and an intricate network of crackles across the surface—hallmarks of classic Shino ware.
The bowl comes with its original signed tomobako (wooden storage box) and accompanying certificate.
Dimensions
12.9cm(w) x 9.2cm(h)
Footnote
Born in 1930, Kato Seizo was a direct descendant of the renowned Mino pottery lineage. He became the 13th-generation head of the Kato family after the passing of his adoptive father, Kato Shirozaemon Kagemasa, in 1972. His work was frequently exhibited at prestigious events such as the Asahi Ceramic Exhibition, the Traditional Craft Exhibition, and the Japan Ceramic Exhibition, earning him recognition for his refined approach to Shino and Mino ware before his untimely passing in 1979.