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Ceramic Box Decorated in a Textile Design by: Kato Shigemi

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
Signed original storage box. Signature reads: Kato Shigemi Box reads: Yosai Hamon to bako (ceramic box with magnificent glaze)
Dated: Heisei 14 (2002), Shigeyoshi zo. About the artist: Kato Shigemi was born on the Northern island of Hokkaido in 1953, and moved to Yamaguchi Prefecture, home of Hagi-ware, where he began potting in 1974. He was accepted into the 4th National Ceramics Exhibition (Nihon Togeiten) in 1977, and has subsequently been accepted and often awarded there and at others such as the National Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogeiten). He was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit from Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1999 and his work is held in the Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Ceramic
Condition:	Good. Condition report upon request.
Creation Date:	dated 2002
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Asian, Collectible Design
Patterns:	Abstract, Textured
Dealer Reference #:	A5261
Incollect Reference #:	513306

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	5 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	12.7 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques celebrates 45 years as a leading source of fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, porcelains, fine lacquer objects, sculpture, and furniture. Our inventory of over 300 Japanese screens ranges from the 16th century to the 20th century. Our gallery also features Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture and assorted objects