Tsubo-Jar / Kato Kenji
Tenmoku-Iron Reed Design Tsubo-Jar by Kato Kenji
Veteran Mino potter Kato Kenji's (1933-2008) specialty was his "toruko-ao" or Turkish Blue glaze and glossy 'citrus skin' black iron glazed works. After graduating from the Kyoto University of Fine Art, Kato apprenticed under Kyoto legend and Living National Treasure Tomimoto Kenkichi (1886-1963). After this apprenticeship, Kato embarked on an internationally successful career, including membership in I.A.C. This bulbous jar reflects all light and the form is what attracted me first, along with the iron-tinged lip. A simple reed in copper iron tones is seen on the front and back. Stamped Ken on the stoneware base, 30cm.tallx28.5 in perfect condition, no box and thus this very reasonable price for an outstanding representative work by a major Mino ceramic artist.
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