Kenji Kato – Shinsho Kiln Turquoise Blue Ceramic Vase – Japanese Studio Pottery – 14 cm - Porcelain - Kenji Kato - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

This turquoise blue ceramic vase by Kenji Kato is a fine example of Japanese studio pottery from the Shōwa period. Studio pottery emphasizes the individual artist’s handcrafting and unique artistry rather than mass production. Kenji Kato’s work typically showcases skilled wheel-throwing and glazing techniques, here in porcelain, prized for its delicate translucence and strength. The bright turquoise glaze is reminiscent of natural mineral hues and fits within the Japanese aesthetic appreciation of color and nature. Small vases such as this one are often designed for ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, making them not just decorative but also functional vessels that embody cultural refinement and artistic expression during the 20th century.