{"title":"Hajime Kato","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHajime Kato (1900–1968) was a Living National Treasure renowned for bringing a modern sensitivity to the classic art of polychrome enameled porcelain, reviving and mastering historical techniques with scholarly precision and a designer's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeyond his celebrated enamels, his oeuvre includes works of quiet restraint — celadon-toned vessels in which form and glaze alone carry the expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ewanova offers rare, carefully sourced works by Hajime Kato, with detailed condition photographs. Viewing at our Roppongi gallery, Tokyo (by appointment).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"set-of-2-guinomi-by-hajime-kato","title":"Set of 2 GUINOMI by Hajime Kato","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA set of two distinct celadon-toned GUINOMI by Hajime Kato, a Living National Treasure renowned for introducing a modern sensitivity to classic ceramic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDeparting from his celebrated polychrome enamels, these works reveal a meditative depth born from his profound study of ancient east Asian ceramics. \u003cbr\u003eOne vessel features a slightly deeper form, wrapped in a soft, misty gray glaze punctuated by iron speckles that radiate a gentle, quiet warmth. \u003cbr\u003eThe other, a shallower bowl with an open silhouette, displays a fluid glaze with faint, bluish-green grid-like nuances, evoking a sharp and poised elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhile held together by flawless technical precision, their asymmetric, unforced silhouettes bring a serene balance and understated grace to contemporary sake rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eCondition Notice\u003c\/b\u003e Please note that this is a rare, unique pre-owned set of two works. We kindly invite you to examine the provided photographs carefully to appreciate the subtle differences in glaze color, iron spotting, and the current condition of each piece prior to purchase. This item is sold as-is and cannot be returned or exchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003e\n\nWY00007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hajime Kato \/ 加藤土師萌","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50567937655004,"sku":null,"price":29000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/hajime-kato-celadon-guinomi-set-of-2-rear.jpg?v=1779689743"}],"url":"https:\/\/wanova.org\/collections\/kato-hajime\/%e3%81%90%e3%81%84%e5%91%91%e3%81%bf.oembed","provider":"wanova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}