Kato Koemon b 1937, is the son of the famous Kato Juemon ( 1894-1974 ), he changed his name to Koemon in 1975 and this tea bowl dates from that time. A classic and fine Oribe chawan with designs of bell flowers, bamboo and cherry blossoms. Great shape, perfect foot and beautiful pool. At auction in Japan a similar chawan sold for 160,000 Yen a while ago. Large about 5 1/4" diameter, perfect condition signed with signed box.

Wakao was recently nominated to be a Japanese living national treasure ningen kokuho last year. He is a fantastic artist, and make beautiful rimpa shino ceramics. Some of his pieces go through 5 or 6 firings to get the entire design! This superb chawan is the best of his work. It is of flowers and a tree on a grey ( nezumi ) and red ( aka ) shino background. the flowers are done in white ( shiro ) shino and black ( kuro ) wax resist, the tree trunk is gold and silver over black wax resist...

Sakai Kobu is a Living Prefectural treasure for Gifu in Japan ( one step away from Living National Treasure or Ningen Kokuho ). His work has won many awards. He is a major innovator in Mino work, especially Shino glazes. This large bowl is no exception, beautiful rich glaze with delicate colors and shading. Almost 12" in diameter, perfect condition, signed box.

New condition with signed box, very nice chawan for collecting or use.