Kato Hajime (1900–1968) was designated a Living National Treasure for Iro-e porcelain, but his work in the Karatsu mode demonstrates the same conviction: bold iron-painted lattice and flower against white clay, the glaze gathered and honest. The design does not hesitate.
🔹 [ BASIC DETAILS ] • Artist: Kato Hajime (Living National Treasure) • Technique: E-Karatsu iron painting • Era: Showa period • Origin: Japan • Dimensions: Height approx. 8.5 cm, Diameter approx. 12 cm • Box: Signed tomobako • Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or repairs
Diameter 12 cm, height 8.5 cm. Tomobako with inscription. The photography is professional; the bowl is as it appears — direct in presence, unambiguous in authorship.
A Living National Treasure designation marks one life's mastery. What the hand produced does not require the designation to be itself.
🔹 [ SHIPPING & PACKAGING ] • Dispatch: Within 1-6 business days • Carrier: Japan Post EMS / UPS (with tracking) • Packaging: Carefully wrapped with protective materials
