{"product_id":"jp438-kato-toyohisa","title":"Kato Toyohisa (加藤豊久), Japanese, b. 1962","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Nezumi Shino Flower Vase with Spring and Autumn Motif (鼠志野春秋文花器)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019)  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional large-scale Nezumi Shino flower vase by Kato Toyohisa, masterfully decorated with a poetic Shunjū (Spring and Autumn) motif. Rising to an impressive 32 cm in height, the faceted vessel displays elegantly carved maple leaves reserved in white against flowing iron-red and soft grey Shino glazes. The dynamic interplay of warm iron tones, smoky grey washes, and milky feldspathic glaze evokes the changing colours of the Japanese landscape through the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharply faceted form creates rhythmic planes that catch the light differently from every angle, enhancing the layered depth of the glazes. Delicate crackling, natural pinholing, and the softly flowing surface are hallmarks of traditional Shino firing, while the finely rendered foliage reflects Toyohisa's distinctive ability to combine sculptural form with painterly decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and original signed wrapping cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32cm(h) x 26cm(w) x 20cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato Toyohisa (加藤豊久), who later adopted the name 土代久, is a distinguished ceramic artist celebrated for his innovative approach to Mino ware, especially Shino ceramics. He merges traditional techniques with a contemporary style, enhancing the classic aesthetic. Recognized early in his career, Kato received the Rising Star Award at the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition in 1983, along with accolades from the Tajimi City Art Exhibition and other major ceramic exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato Toyohisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56743291060610,"sku":"JP438","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/Kato_Toyohisa_JP438-1.jpg?v=1782993274","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp438-kato-toyohisa","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}