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Kato Kageaki(1899-1972)traces back his lineage to the first Kato who built the legendary Motoyashiki kiln in Toki, Gifu Prefecture during the late 1500s. Today Kato's grandson YasukageXIV continues in the family tradition within a short walk from the Motoyashiki ruins. Kageaki was a master Mino ceramic artist and only one of a handful in the mid 20th century; in 1958 he was designated a Gifu Intangible Cultural Property for his Shino and Oribe wares. This is a classic Nezumu-Shino chawan with a fine firing and good solid feel in the hands; the clay seen on the base is superb, as is the way Kato formed the kodai. In perfect condition with a signed box, 9cm.tallx13.5, signed on base; a very good buy indeed.
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