Vintage Ki-Seto (Yellow Seto) Guinomi, 2nd Kato Shuntei, Sake Cup, Choko, Guinomi, Yellow Seto Ware, Unused,
KC-021801
A ceramic center situated around Seto City in Aichi Prefecture, or Seto ware is produced by the Seto kilns. Following in the wake of the pottery-making tradition of the Sanage kiln, the Seto kiln began producing glazed pottery ware from the end of the Heian Period. The Seto kiln and Mino kiln were the only places where glazed pottery ware was produced in medieval Japan. In Seto, high-quality pieces wares were produced. From the later of half of the Edo period, the Seto kiln produced porcelain ware as well. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
The sake cup was produced by 2nd Kato Shuntei (1927-1995).
1st Kato Shuntei inherited 24th generation of Seto pottery family and he was 25th from Kato Kagemasa (Kato Shirosaemon)
His son, the 2nd Kato Shuntei was born in 1927 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.
He born as the eldest son of 1st Kato Shuntei and he was 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 started his own kiln in 1953 and succeed the name of 2nd Kato Shuntei in 1961.
He inherited traditional Seto ware techniques and also he explored new expressions of Seto ware.
He produced various types of pottery, such as Shino ware and Oribe ware, and was highly acclaimed for his excellent technique and beautiful style. He also held important posts such as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association and director of the Seto Ceramic Art Association, contributing to the promotion of Seto ware.
2nd Kato Shuntei passed away in 1995 at the age of 68.
Even after his death, his work continues to be loved by many people.
You are able to use the sake cup for all seasons.
It comes with original paulownia box, original cloth and original guide paper. (Unused)
We got it from our friend.
We did not see any sign of using. And also, she does not drink alcohol.
Diameter
Width: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16”
Height: 5.2cm – 5.5cm / Approx. 2 3/64” – 2 11/64”
Thickness: 0.4cm / Approx. 0 5/32”
Weight: 88g
Age: 1978 – 1995
Material: Pottery
Technique: Ki Seto, Kannyue craze
Color: Seto Yellow, Seto Olive, Yellow Ocher, Olive Green
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused)
* Original paulownia box
* Original guide paper
* Original cloth
* Kannyu craze technique on the surface.
* No chips, no scratches and no blemishes.
* Inscriptions (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Wood nails on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Light discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 Photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on kodai (the base section of a guinomi).
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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