Chawan / Mino / Kato KobeiV
Iris Motif Mino Chawan by Kato KobeiV
Begun in 1804, the Kobei-gama kiln was started by the first Kato Kobei in Mino. Known to be one of the most prominent kilns in Mino, it was Kato Kobei V (1893-1982) who began experimenting with many different types of wares such as seiji, aka-e, sometsuke and tenmoku, along with mastering traditional Mino wares such as Shino and Oribe. Using techniques from the Choson Dynasty and the Japanese great Kenzan. Kato Kobei the 5th made the Kobei kiln into what it is today. He is also known to be the father of Living National Treasure Kato Takuo and the grandfather of 7th generation Kato Kobei. Here is a warm and full chawan with a rimpa style painting of an iris in blue gosu with gold highlights over the iron-glazed reeds. The softness of the form and glaze is a delight to hold. White hakeme sweeps embellish the outside and inside and the kodai/foot is another fine delight. A rare chawan fit for any museum, in perfect condition with a signed box, 9.3cm.tall and 12.cm.wide, signed on bas
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