24799 Living National Treasure Ryozo Kawakita (5 individual plates with red cherry blossom motifs)

Height 3.1cm

Diameter 16.0cm

Ryozo Kawakita is a leading figure in the technique of "woodturning," in which wood is shaped on a potter's wheel, and is renowned for his work that makes the most of the characteristics of each wood, such as keyaki (zelkova), mulberry, maple, and black persimmon, and is a great woodworker and Living National Treasure who has also worked on the restoration of treasures such as the Shosoin Repository. His style is truly characteristic of Ryozo Kawakita, making the most of the base material, highlighting the beautiful wood grain, and the overwhelming finish, which is the result of the artist's advanced skill, is simply amazing.