22882 Living National Treasure KATO Kozo (Seto Black Tea (Hira Shidani))

Height 9.6cm Diameter 11.6cm

In 1951, he entered the Gifu Prefecture Ceramic Testing Center and studied under the fifth generation Kato Kobei. In 1962, he was selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time. In 1970, he built an anagama kiln in Tajimi and became independent. He studied under Arakawa Toyozo. In 2009, he received the Gold Prize from the Japan Ceramic Association. He also received the Pola Traditional Culture Award for Excellence in the production and transmission of Setoguro, Shino, and Kiseto wares. In 2010, he was recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for his "Setoguro." This is an outstanding work by the artist, who is the successor to "Toyozo Shino." This work was created after he was recognized as a Living National Treasure and bears the "Hirashibatani" seal.