Kato Koji (1959- ) Chinese Song Dynasty style pottery bowl #4956 for sale

Up for sale is this "Kato Koji (1959- ) Chinese Song Dynasty style pottery bowl #4956" If you have any questions please contact us before buy it. No reserve.

- width: approx. 8.8cm (3 15⁄32in)

- height: approx. 5.8cm (2 9⁄32in)

- weight: 157g

This is a work by Kato Koji, who continues to be captivated by and creates pottery inspired by the mystical ceramics of the Chinese Song Dynasty, which possess a strictness as well as a graceful elegance.
The pale blue glaze seems to capture the color of the sky, and its gentle hue has a calming effect on the soul. The glaze drips naturally towards the base, reminiscent of the once-in-a-lifetime artwork by the craftsman's hand, enhancing the value of this unique item.

Kato Koji (1859- )
male

born in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, as the eighth generation of the "Shin Gyokuen," a pottery family that has been producing blue and white porcelain for generations.

1980 after graduating from the Craft Design Department of Musashino Art Junior College, studied under Master Morisato Togaku in Kyoto, learning the Mishima hand technique

1985 returned to his hometown of Seto to work with his father, Takatoshi, a leading figure in the creation of oil dropped tenmoku, and began a life of pottery making using iron glaze, celadon, and moon white glaze.

1994 held a solo exhibition at Kyoto Daimaru. participated in solo and group exhibitions in various locations

2009 had his first solo exhibition at Akasaka Yu Gallery

2010 held his second solo exhibition at Akasaka Yu Gallery

2013 held his third solo exhibition at Akasaka Yu Gallery

2016 held his fourth solo exhibition at Akasaka Yu Gallery

 

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