large bowl with red ash glaze; reminiscent of lotus flower shape, with an undulating rim that comes to a point in three places; ridged paddle texture; incised outline similar to shape of rim at about mid-height interior; exterior and interior with incised vertical red striations, celadon glaze at basin and on bottom

Red-ash vessel "Wave Circle", before 2017

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Kako Katsumi was born into a family of Kyoto potters who mainly created mass-produced painted porcelain bowls and plates. Kako freed himself from that repetitive work and created his own style. He typically uses red ash glaze, which he sometimes applies in a symmetrical pattern, as in this case.

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Title
Red-ash vessel "Wave Circle"
Artist Life
born 1965
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2023.64.6
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large bowl with red ash glaze; reminiscent of lotus flower shape, with an undulating rim that comes to a point in three places; ridged paddle texture; incised outline similar to shape of rim at about mid-height interior; exterior and interior with incised vertical red striations, celadon glaze at basin and on bottom
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