Vintage Hikidashi Black Seto Guinomi, 2nd Kato Shuntei, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Ceramics, Unused,
Seto ware is a ceramic tradition centered on Seto City in Aichi Prefecture. Building on the pottery tradition of the Sanage kilns, Seto developed glazed wares from the late Heian period and became one of the principal centers of glazed pottery in medieval Japan. Porcelain production was added in the late Edo period.
The sake cup was produced by 2nd Kato Shuntei (1927-1995).
1st Kato Shuntei continued a long-established Seto pottery lineage associated with Kato Kagemasa (Kato Shirosaemon).
His son, 2nd Kato Shuntei, was born in 1927 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.
He was the eldest son of 1st Kato Shuntei and became familiar with pottery from an early age.
After graduating from the Aichi Prefectural Seto Pottery Technical School in 1948, he trained under his father.
He established his own kiln in 1953 and succeeded to the name 2nd Kato Shuntei in 1961.
He continued traditional Seto techniques while also exploring new expressions within Seto ware.
He produced various types of pottery, including Shino and Oribe, and was active as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association and as a director of the Seto Ceramic Art Association.
2nd Kato Shuntei died in 1995 at the age of 68.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), its Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
We acquired it from a friend. She told us unused, because she just collected sake cups as her collection.
We found no signs of use.
Measurement
Diameter: 6.1cm – 6.4cm / Approx. 2 13/32” – 2 33/64”
Height: 4.5cm / Approx. 1 49/64”
Thickness: 0.5cm / Approx. 0 13/64”
Weight: 93g
Age: 1978 – 1995
Material: Pottery
Technique: Black Seto, Hikidashi
Color: Seto Black, Seto Ochre
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Hikidashi technique on the surface.
* No chips, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscriptions (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wooden nails on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of the piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
