24411 Living National Treasure Takuo Kato (Luster Colored Princess Sake Cup)

Height 4.3cm

Diameter 6.3cm

Takuo Kato was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima when he was young, and even though he suffered from leukemia, he devoted himself to the study of Persian pottery with his indomitable spirit, and produced various works, including reproductions of Persian pottery and restorations of the Shosoin treasures. During his lifetime, he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon and designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and after his death, he was awarded the Oribe Prize Special Prize, leaving behind a brilliant legacy of achievement and laying the foundations of modern Mino pottery. Takuo Kato has made a great achievement by reproducing Persian pottery such as lusterware, san-cai, and blue-glazed pottery through his own unique training, and has also received the MOA Grand Prize, the highest honor in the ceramics world, and been designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder (Living National Treasure). Takuo Kato's lusterware, which was created by adding a Japanese sensibility to the reproduction of Persian lusterware, emits a calm glow when exposed to light. This work, which is impressive for its beautiful lusterware color, is one of the best works among his lusterware works.