26385 Kawai Kanjiro Celadon Cup (Shokei Kiln, identified by Toshitaka)

Height: 3.2 cm
Diameter: 5.4 cm

Kawai Kanjiro, a master who laid the foundation of the Japanese folk art movement and was a central figure alongside giants like Yanagi Soetsu and Hamada Shoji, who represent the Japanese folk art world, and Tomimoto Kenkichi and Kuroda Tatsuaki, who represent modern Japanese crafts, whose names are still spoken of today. He pioneered new frontiers in modern ceramics with a profound yet simple style that pursued "beauty in utility," earning international acclaim, including the Grand Prize at the Milan International Exhibition.

This work is a valuable masterpiece from the Keisho kiln era, offering insight into the roots of Kanjiro's creations.