22240 Living National Treasure Takuo Kato (Large Luster Plate "Poem of Birds")

Height 5.0cm Diameter 43.5cm

This is a work by Living National Treasure Kato Takuo. Fascinated by ancient Persian pottery, after many years of excavation and research, he began restoring the legendary lusterware and worked to fuse highly artistic cultures of other ethnic groups with Japanese culture, such as blue glaze, tri-color, and Persian color painting. In 1995, he was recognized as a Living National Treasure for his achievements. Kato Takuo's lusterware, which adds a Japanese sensibility to the reproduction of Persian lusterware, emits a calm glow when light hits it, captivating the viewer. This work features gorgeous patterns of birds that look as if they are about to begin singing amidst lush flowers and plants, painted with meticulous brushwork, making it a truly magnificent masterpiece that is both innovative and elegant.