25016 Living National Treasure Takuo Kato (Luster Colored Princess Sake Cup)

Height 4.5cm

Diameter 5.7cm

Although he was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima in his youth and 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-sai, and blue glaze 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, created by adding a Japanese sensibility to the reproduction of Persian lusterware, emits a calm glow when exposed to light. This piece features openwork in the shape of a ring flower. This piece, which is impressive for its beautifully colored lusterware, is one of the best lusterware works.