Kato Bakutai (1861-1943) Antique tea bowl #3508

- width: approx. 14.3cm (5 5/8in)

- tall: approx. 6.8cm (2 43/64in)

- weight: 281g (gross 640g)

Kato Bakutai (1861-1943)
Bakutai, whose true given name was Yutaro, was a master potter active between the Meiji period and the prewar Showa period. He was a disciple of Kato Shuntai, who is said to be responsible for the resurgence of the Seto pottery style. He is also said to have influenced the potter Kato Tokuro.