{"title":"Kato Shuntei II (二代 加藤春鼎)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by the ceramic artist Kato Shuntei II (二代 加藤春鼎, 1927–1995) currently available at Antique Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"al-maker-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareer and awards: \u003c\/strong\u003e1961: 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotos of the seals and signatures are in our guide “\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/japanese-crafts\/potters-seals-and-signatures#m-kato-shuntei-ii\"\u003ePotters’ Seals and Signatures\u003c\/a\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"318","title":"Artist in the National Crafts Museum Collection, First Aichi Prefecture Art Encouragement Prize, Kato Shuntei II (二代 加藤春鼎), Seto Ware Ki-Seto Yunomi, Japanese-Style Old Fashioned Glass, Aged Sake Vessel #318","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ki-Seto (yellow Seto) yunomi teacup is the work of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kato-shuntei-ii\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKato Shuntei II\u003c\/a\u003e (二代 加藤春鼎, 1927–1995; art name Shunrin), head of the Kanae Kiln in Akazu, Seto, Aichi Prefecture, from a family of potters tracing its line to Kato Kagemasa (Toshiro), regarded as the founder of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/seto-ware\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeto ware\u003c\/a\u003e. The artist-signed box bears the ink inscription \"Ki-Seto Yunomi\" with the signature \"Shuntei\" and a red seal, and a leaflet printed with the artist's career and family tree is included. The family tree in the leaflet lists the line from the founder Kagemasa to the twenty-fourth generation, Kageyoshi (Shunsen Sakusuke), notes that Kanae, the third son of Shunsen, took the name Shuntei on founding a branch family, and shows the succession from the first Shuntei (Kanae) to the present Shuntei (Shunrin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato Shuntei II succeeded to the name Shuntei in 1961. According to the leaflet, the artist was a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association and a secretary of its Tokai branch, served on the executive committee of the Nagoya showing of the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition, as a juror for the ceramics section of the Aichi Prefectural Exhibition, on the steering committee of the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition and as a ceramics instructor at the Asahi Culture Center, was invited to the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and exhibited as a representative of Aichi Prefecture at Expo '70. A \"Ko-Seto Bowl\" was selected for permanent preservation by Seto City, and the artist received the first Aichi Prefecture Art Encouragement Prize. Works are also held by the National Crafts Museum. Solo exhibitions numbered five at Maruei and three at Matsuzakaya in Nagoya, thirteen at Takashimaya in Tokyo and three at Takashimaya in Osaka. Exhibitions by the Kanae Kiln group were held at Meitetsu Department Store, Gifu Takashimaya, the Mitsukoshi Gallery in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and Matsuzakaya in Ginza, Tokyo, with the endorsement, the leaflet records, of Education Minister Kaifu, Art Academy member Tanikawa Tetsuzo, Aichi Governor Nakaya and the Mayor of Seto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[In the Artist's Own Words (from the accompanying leaflet)]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWishing to add something of my own to the traditional skills inherited from my forebears, I have sought clay from peak to peak, turned the wheel, burned every kind of plant to mix into my glazes, and made Seto-guro, Ki-Seto, Ko-Seto, Oribe and more. Above all I have continued to pursue the beauty of Shino's generous white feldspar glaze, its soft and settled luster like light snow, its splendid scarlet, and of hikidashi-guro, baptized by \"fire\" and \"water.\" I intend to take up the new tradition of Seto all the more from now on, and to live single-mindedly on this path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking closely at the piece, the form is a rather tall cylinder with a single horizontal step around the upper body and gentle undulations left across the whole surface to suit the hand. The glaze is based on a bright ocher Ki-Seto, and toward the lower half streams of deep brown, dark green and bluish gray run down in many lines, forming arches like a chain of mountain ridges. Where the glaze pools it turns to a glossy glass that changes with the light. The upper half keeps a calmer surface with the relief of the clay rising from beneath the glaze, so that turning the piece reveals a contrast of stillness and movement. Throwing rings spiral in the interior, and the glaze gathers thickly at the center of the base. The underside shows yellow-green glaze spread with reddish-brown iron flecks, and part of the foot ring exposes clay turned gray-black in firing. A round potter's seal is impressed beside the foot ring. The artist's words about burning every kind of plant for glaze can be seen here on the vessel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe estimate the production period as the late 1970s to the 1980s, because the leaflet names both Education Minister Kaifu (in office 1976–77 and 1985–86) and Governor Nakaya (in office 1975–83).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough made as a teacup, this cylinder, about 9.0 cm high with a mouth diameter of about 7.2 cm, is just right for holding a large piece of ice, and we offer it as a \"Japanese-style rocks glass (vessel for aged spirits)\" for enjoying aged sake, matured spirits and whisky. Amber spirits bring out the Ki-Seto surface and the colors of the flowing glaze all the more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kato-shuntei-ii\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKato Shuntei II\u003c\/a\u003e (二代 加藤春鼎, 1927–1995; art name Shunrin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Career Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studied under Kato Shuntei I. Succeeded to the name Shuntei in 1961 and led the Kanae Kiln. Received the first Aichi Prefecture Art Encouragement Prize and the Aichi Prefecture Education and Culture Merit Award. Served as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association and secretary of its Tokai branch, a juror for the Aichi Prefectural Exhibition, a steering committee member of the Asahi Ceramics Exhibition and a director of the Seto Ceramic Art Association. Exhibited as a representative of Aichi Prefecture at Expo '70.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Crafts Museum (National Museum of Art); \"Ko-Seto Bowl\" selected for permanent preservation by Seto City, and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1970s–1980s (estimated from the accompanying leaflet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks). Please regard the crazing that forms in firing, other characteristics of ceramics and the patina of age as part of the pleasure of an antique piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artist-signed box (ink inscription \"Ki-Seto Yunomi,\" signature \"Shuntei\" and red seal), leaflet (career and family tree)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ Pottery (Seto ware, Ki-Seto glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 9.0 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 7.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The items provided by our shop were produced a very long time ago and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48093149528251,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_6831_result_e139025a-b5c6-484b-ab51-8c9543cb8aee.jpg?v=1794214805"},{"product_id":"448","title":"In the National Crafts Museum Collection, Selected Artist for Permanent Preservation Work of Seto City, Winner of First Aichi Prefecture Arts \u0026 Culture Award, Second-Generation Kato Shuntei (二代 加藤春鼎), Kiseto Sake Cup (Guinomi), Japanese Shot Glass #448","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eInheriting the bloodline of master potters tracing back to Kato Kagemasa (Toshiro), considered the founder of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/seto-ware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSeto ware\u003c\/a\u003e, the Teiyo Kiln in Akazu-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, mastered the study of ancient ceramics and traditional techniques unique to Seto. This Kiseto sake cup (guinomi) is a work by master Second-Generation Kato Shuntei (二代加藤春鼎, 1927–1995; artist name: Shunrin), who received extremely strict transmission of techniques from First-Generation Kato Shuntei and succeeded to the name in 1961 (Showa 36). Second-Generation Shuntei boasted outstanding skill in Seto tea ceramics such as traditional Kiseto, Hikidashi-guro (Seto-guro), Shino, and Oribe, winning the First Aichi Prefecture Arts \u0026amp; Culture Award. Furthermore, Kato's representative work \"Old Seto Bowl\" was selected for permanent preservation by Seto City, and the artist's works were acquired by the National Crafts Museum of Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, earning Kato the highest acclaim in the contemporary Seto ceramic world. On the front of the lid of the accompanying dedicated paulownia wooden box (tomobako), the handwritten calligraphy reads \"Kiseto Guinomi,\" and on the reverse side, \"Shuntei\" along with the artist's signature seal. Produced after Kato's succession as the second generation in 1961, during the artist's mature period from the 1970s to the 1980s (Showa 40s to 50s) when Kato actively demonstrated great skill at solo and public exhibitions as a regular member of the Japan Kougei Association, it is deduced to be an authentic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eExamining the design of this piece, a yellow oil-like Kiseto glaze (ash glaze) with a moist, oil-film-like luster that perfectly follows the traditional aesthetics of Azuchi-Momoyama period Old Kiseto covers the entire body. On the front surface of the vessel, a deep green splash of \"Tanpan\" (copper-green glaze), the greatest highlight of Kiseto ware, is dynamically applied, creating a magnificent contrast between the pale yellow ground and the vivid green glaze. The form is not a perfect circle, but is shaped into a charming rounded square (four-cornered) form with gentle distortion through hand-kneading and facet-cutting techniques, while the fine craze marks (kannyu) and scorched marks over the body impart a profound depth reminiscent of ancient ceramics. The interior bottom (mikomi) of the vessel is covered with a softly lustrous ash glaze, while the area near and inside the foot ring reveals rustic, unglazed clay (rotai), with a round seal stamp of \"Tei\" (鼎), the mark of Teiyo Kiln, clearly impressed beside the foot ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eMeasuring approx. 5.8 cm by 5.8 cm and approx. 4.5 cm in height, an exquisite dimension that fits comfortably in the palm along with a pleasant thickness, our shop proposes this work as a dignified \"Japanese-style shot glass (Japanese-style Western liquor vessel)\" for slowly savoring aged spirits, premium whisky, matured sake, or spirits straight neat, tailored to modern drinking culture and refined lifestyles. The warm texture unique to Kiseto and the green of the copper glaze beautifully enhance the amber color of poured whisky or aged sake, bringing elegant and high-quality craft beauty to the table. Containing the skill and aesthetics of an artist represented in the collection of the National Crafts Museum, this masterpiece allows one to fully enjoy the true essence of traditional Japanese ceramics through both touch and sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eSecond-Generation \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maker-kato-shuntei-ii\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKato Shuntei\u003c\/a\u003e (二代 加藤春鼎, 1927–1995; Born name \/ artist name: Shunrin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Career Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studied under First-Generation Kato Shuntei. Succeeded to the name Second-Generation Shuntei in 1961 and led the Teiyo Kiln. Won the First Aichi Prefecture Arts \u0026amp; Culture Award and received the Aichi Prefecture Educational and Cultural Merit Award. Served as a regular member of the Japan Kougei Association, judge for the Aichi Prefecture Art Exhibition, operating committee member of the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, and board member of the Seto Ceramic Art Association.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Collections: \u003c\/strong\u003eNational Crafts Museum of Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, \"Old Seto Bowl\" selected for permanent preservation by Seto City (owned by Seto City), etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period: \u003c\/strong\u003e1970s–1980s (Showa 40s–Showa 50s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good (No chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated paulownia wooden box (Tomobako) included (with calligraphy \"Kiseto Guinomi, Shuntei\" and seal), wrapping cloth (with seal) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramics (Seto clay, Kiseto glaze, copper green glaze\/Tanpan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox. 5.8 cm × 5.8 cm × Height approx. 4.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The items provided by our shop were produced a very long time ago and are all listed as pre-owned items. Please understand and confirm the age-related changes before considering your purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos:\u003c\/strong\u003e We prepare every description with great care, but errors may still remain in the text. Please examine the photos carefully before purchasing. Where the photos and the description differ, please take the photos as the basis for the product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48359790248123,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_3573_result.jpg?v=1790495224"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/maker-kato-shuntei-ii.oembed","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}