Vintage Oribe Japanese Sushi Yunomi Tea Cup, 14th Kato Yasukage, Kato Masaharu, Oribe Ware, Unused,
Kato Yasukage (1964-2012), born Kato Masaharu, was the eldest son of 13th Kato Yasukage.
1982: He studied pottery under Living National Treasure Yamamoto Toshu (1906-1994).
1987: He graduated from the Sculpture Department of Nagoya University of Arts.
1992: He became a member of the Mino Tougei Kyokai.
1999: He received a Mino pottery award.
2001: He succeeded as 14th Kato Yasukage.
2003: He received the top prize of the Mino Tougei Kyokai.
2006: One of his Oribe works entered a museum collection in Boston.
2009: He received an award from Gifu Prefecture.
This Oribe Sushi Yunomi belonged to our father. Kato Yasukage worked in Mino, Shino, and Oribe traditions and was particularly known for Oribe forms and glaze colors.
Measurement
Diameter: 6.5cm-7cm / Approx. 2 9/16”-2 3/4”
Width: 8cm / Approx. 3 5/32”
Height: 9cm-9.5cm / Approx. 3 35/64”-3 47/64”
Thickness: 0.6cm / Approx. 15/64”
Weight: 221g
* Sushi Yunomi size
Age: 2006
Material: Pottery
Color: Oribe Olive, Olive Green, Straw
Technique: Oribe
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflets
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Slight discoloration from sunlight 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.
