Kato Bakutai (1861-1943) Antique tea bowl #4141

- width: approx. 14cm (5 33⁄64in)

- tall: approx. 5cm (1 31⁄32in)

- weight: 216g (gross 528g)

- writing on the box: Bakutai made natsu-chawan. Asahinami (morning sun and see wave). Kratsu style.

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.