23948 Living National Treasure Kato Kozo (Seto black sake cup) KATO Kozo

Height 4.5cm Diameter 6.2cm

In 1951, he joined the Gifu Prefecture Ceramic Testing Center and studied under the fifth generation Kato Kobei. In 1962, he was selected for the first time at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. 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 Prize for Traditional Culture for his work 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 work on Setoguro.