(1964-2012)
KATŌ YASUKAGE, who was one of the top young ceramic talents in Japan, specialized in the centuries-old traditions of milky white Shino and green copper glazed Oribe wares. Following the sudden deaths of his illustrious father and grandfather, both renowned ceramists, the fifteen-year-old Katō was sent by his family to Bizen to study ceramics for several years. After further academic training, he returned to his home in Gifu and brought with him a fresh vision to these classical techniques. Powerful forms and exquisite glazes characterize his wares. He was one of the very few shino-oribe artists in Mino who still used wood firing techniques.
Oribe-glazed comma-shaped vase with textured surface
2007
Glazed stoneware
16 1/2 x 17 x 5 in.
Inv# 9791
SOLD
Rounded, slightly waisted Oribe-glazed mizusashi (waterjar) with carved banding, and ceramic lid with sculpted handle
2007
Glazed stoneware
6 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.
SOLD
Large tall Oribe vessel in ovoid form with pinched edges and carved vertical faceted bands on sides and top
Stoneware with Oribe glaze
21 x 18 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.
SOLD
Oribe type rectangular, footed platter with carved, spiral patterning
ca. 2005
Glazed stoneware
2 1/2 x 18 x 7 1/4 in.
Inv# 10997
SOLD
Shino type, straight-walled teabowl with irregular mouth
1998
Glazed stoneware
4 1/4 x 5 in.
Inv# 10945
SOLD
Kiseguro (Yellow and Black Seto) teabowl with hidasuki (straw burn marks)
ca. 2010
Glazed stoneware
3 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.
Inv# 10691
SOLD
Oribe-glazed, diagonally banded flower vessel with cut, torn mouth
2007
Glazed stoneware
18 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.
Inv# 9324
SOLD
Kiseto (Yellow Seto)-glazed ceramic teabowl
2011
Glazed stoneware
3 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.
Inv# 9320
SOLD
