Kato Shuntei II (二代 加藤春鼎)

Works by the ceramic artist Kato Shuntei II (二代 加藤春鼎, 1927–1995) currently available at Antique Liquor.

Second head of the Kanae Kiln in Akazu, Seto. The artist studied under Kato Shuntei I, succeeded to the name in 1961, excelled in Seto tea wares such as Ki-Seto, hikidashi-guro (Seto-guro), Shino and Oribe, and is represented in the National Crafts Museum.

Career and awards: 1961: succeeded as Shuntei II and head of the Kanae Kiln / first Aichi Prefecture Art Encouragement Prize / Aichi Prefecture Education and Culture Merit Award / "Ko-Seto Bowl" selected for permanent preservation by Seto City

Photos of the seals and signatures are in our guide “Potters’ Seals and Signatures”.