{"product_id":"jp640-kato-seizo","title":"Kato Seizo (加藤清三), Japanese (1930-1979)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Nezumi Shino Chawan (鼠志野茶碗)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowa Era (1926-1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attractive Nezumi Shino tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese ceramic artist Kato Seizo, displaying the distinctive combination of earthy colours, expressive decoration and rich glaze textures associated with the Shino pottery tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a gently rounded form with a slightly irregular rim, reflecting the handmade character prized in Japanese tea ceramics. Its exterior is decorated with bold geometric and floral inspired motifs in warm reddish brown tones, partially covered by a thick, creamy white glaze. The interplay between the darker decoration and the pale glaze creates a richly textured surface, enhanced by subtle variations produced during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNezumi Shino, literally meaning \"mouse grey Shino\", is a variation of Shino ware traditionally associated with the Mino pottery region of Gifu Prefecture. Its characteristic appearance is achieved through the application of white feldspathic glaze over an iron rich surface, often incorporating areas of resist decoration. During firing, the interaction between the clay, iron and glaze produces a distinctive range of grey, white and reddish brown tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5cm(h) x 13cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato Seizo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56969635135874,"sku":"JP640","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3830\/4706\/files\/JP640-8.jpg?v=1791451057","url":"https:\/\/orientalteabox.com\/zh\/products\/jp640-kato-seizo","provider":"OrientalTeaBox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}