Kozo Kato (加藤孝造), Japanese (1935-2023)
單價 每
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A Shino Vase (志野花瓶)
Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)
About the work
A refined white shino vase with elegant blue brushwork by Kozo Kato, a celebrated Living National Treasure and master of Mino ware. The piece showcases Kato’s expertise in the Shino and Setoguro traditions, capturing the essence of wabi-sabi aesthetics through its delicate form and expressive glazing. The subtle yet dynamic interplay of white and blue enhances the organic quality of the piece, making it a striking addition to any collection.
Included with the vase is a tomobako (signed wooden storage box) and a certification of authenticity, ensuring its provenance as a work of a highly esteemed ceramic artist.
Dimensions
20.2cm(h) x 9cm(w)
Footnote
Born in 1935 in Mizunami, Gifu Prefecture, Kozo Kato was a key figure in the lineage of Mino ceramics. As a third-generation successor of the Mino tradition, he carried forward the legacy established by first-generation master Toyozo Arakawa. Kato served as president, honorary president, and advisor of the Mino Ceramic Society and was honored as a citizen of merit in Mizunami, Tajimi, and Kani.