{"product_id":"396","title":"Seto Oyoshi the Fourth, Yasuhiro Kato: Oil Spot Tenmoku Chawan, Matcha Bowl, Sake Vessel, Japanese Rocks Glass #396","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eBorn as the eldest grandchild (fourth generation) of Oyoshi Kato the Second from a traditional kiln in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, Yasuhiro Kato (1926–) studied traditional techniques such as Seto-Sometsuke under his grandfather after graduating from Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramic High School in 1944, creating this \"Oil Spot Tenmoku Chawan.\" Engaging in the technical development of large-scale public art, such as the production of soundproof ceramic walls at the Ebetsu City Public Hall in Hokkaido in 1971 and pictorial tiles on the Yokohama City Promenade in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1976, he taught for many years as an instructor at the Meiji Life Ceramic Class starting in 1985; in 1994, taking the opportunity of crafting a set of vessels for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess (the current Emperor and Empress) at Kagaya in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, he embarked on full-scale research into oil spot glazes and gold crystal glazes. Originally crafted as a dignified Tenmoku-shaped tea vessel, our shop presents this piece to the global market not only as a Matcha bowl for enjoying a bowl of tea, but also as a luxury Japanese rocks glass (sake vessel) for quietly pouring amber aged sake, matured whisky, or authentic shochu over large ice cubes—taking advantage of its exquisite depth and beautiful mortar-shaped slope—to savor alongside the mystical brilliance woven by silver oil spot mottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eCarefully inspecting the details of this piece reveals in full the advanced control technology of oil spot glaze research achieved by Yasuhiro Kato after 1994. Along the sculptural beauty of the taut Tenmoku shape with a turtle-beak rim (suppon-guchi), fine oil spot spots (crystal spots) shining dazzlingly in silver and silken silver precipitate in high density and three-dimensionally across the entire body, which transitions from jet-black to deep brown. Spreading seamlessly from the vessel's exterior to the interior bottom (mikomi), these crystal spots represent an extraordinarily high-difficulty technical scene that manifests solely through precise temperature management during high-temperature firing and cooling processes inside the kiln, irregularly reflecting light to emit a splendid coloration like a nebula twinkling in the night sky. When liquid is poured in, the silver oil spot mottling focused at the center of the interior sways, imparting a mystical depth and luxurious air to the poured sake or tea. Beside the foot ring, the raw reddish-brown ceramic body is exposed, where the artist's stamp mark \"Yasu\" (恭) is clearly carved by his own dependable hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eRegarding the period of production, based on the explicit biography in the accompanying pamphlet noting that he \"embarked on full-scale research into oil spot glazes following the production of a set of vessels for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Kagaya in Wakura Onsen in 1994,\" it is identified as an authentic work produced in 1994 or later (circa mid-1990s to 2000s). In Oil Spot Tenmoku, where variations in individual completion tend to occur due to the requirement for advanced temperature control within the kiln, this piece stands out as a masterpiece boasting exceptional completion in both spot coloration and density. The vessel body itself suffers no damage such as cracks or chips, maintaining excellent condition in both the brilliance of the oil spot spots and the clay body. It arrives in complete condition accompanied by its dedicated paulownia Tomobako inscribed on the lid face with \"Oil Spot Tenmoku Chawan\" and on the lower left with \"Made by Yasuhiro\" stamped with his red seal, along with the accompanying pamphlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eYasuhiro Kato (1926–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Key Activities: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1944] Acquired techniques under Oyoshi Kato the Second after graduating from Aichi Prefectural Seto Ceramic High School; [1971] Crafted soundproof ceramic wall at Ebetsu City Public Hall, Hokkaido; [1976] Crafted pictorial tiles for Yokohama City Promenade, Kanagawa Prefecture; [1985] Appointed instructor at Meiji Life Ceramic Class; [1994] Crafted the \"Fureai Large Ceramic Wall\" at the Seto Riverbed, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture; [1994] Crafted a set of vessels for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess at Kagaya in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture (commenced research into oil spot glazes and gold crystal glazes thereafter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Housed In \/ Production Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebetsu City Public Hall (Hokkaido), Yokohama City Promenade (Kanagawa Prefecture), Seto Riverbed (Seto City, Aichi Prefecture), Kagaya in Wakura Onsen (Ishikawa Prefecture; vessels for the Crown Prince and Crown Princess)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003e1994 or later (Circa mid-1990s–2000s, estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated Tomobako, pamphlet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pottery (Seto ware, oil spot Tenmoku, with artist's mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 6.6 cm, Mouth diameter approx. 12.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll products offered by our shop are pre-owned items due to their historical production period, even if unused. Products may have age-related damage, so please consider purchasing after understanding and verifying these condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302504575163,"sku":null,"price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2300_result.jpg?v=1788485953","url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/products\/396","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}