A serene vessel where soft white porcelain tones and pale celadon meet in quiet harmony. Description: This wheel-thrown bowl presents a distinctive silhouette with a slightly flared rim, a gently angled shoulder marked by fine horizontal lines, and a stable pedestal foot. The form rises with understated elegance, combining visual lightness with a sense of grounded presence. The glaze displays a refined gradation from warm white porcelain tones on the upper body and interior to a soft celadon green on the lower section. The horizontal ridges encircling the shoulder catch the light subtly, creating delicate bands of shadow and luminosity. The surface possesses a smooth, lustrous quality characteristic of high-fired porcelain. The foot reveals an unglazed ring of fine, pale clay, while the interior carries an incised signature. The piece is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) with the artist's brushwork inscription and red seal, a white cloth wrapper bearing a red stamp, and a printed biography sheet. Cultural & Art Context: White porcelain, known as Hakujiki in Japanese, is a high-fired ceramic made from refined white clay, prized for its pure, translucent appearance and smooth, glass-like glaze. Originating in China and perfected in Korea and Japan, white porcelain became a symbol of elegance and refinement, often used in tea ceremonies and collected by nobility. Its minimalist beauty and technical precision make it a sought-after category among collectors of Asian ceramics. Collector Appeal: Works by established Kyoto ceramic lineages with complete documentation are increasingly sought after by international collectors. This piece offers a refined example of contemporary Japanese porcelain with full provenance. Artist Profile: Kato Keizan III was born in Kyoto in 1948. He graduated from the Crafts Department (Ceramics) of Kyoto City University of Arts in 1973. He was first selected for the Nitten exhibition in 1972 and subsequently accepted nine consecutive times. In 1978, he was first selected for the Chunichi International Ceramics Exhibition and accepted three consecutive times thereafter, with works selected for special exhibition at the Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition in Italy. In 1979, he became a member of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Association. In 1981, he undertook training in Faenza, Italy. From 1985, he held solo exhibitions at Takashimaya department stores in Yokohama, Kyoto, Gifu, Okayama, and Takasaki. In 1995–1996, he assumed the name Keizan III and held commemorative exhibitions at Takashimaya stores in Osaka, Tokyo, Yokohama, Yonago, Kyoto, Gifu, Okayama, and Takasaki. He continues to hold celadon exhibitions at various Takashimaya locations. His studio (Kei-gama) is located in Oyamazaki, Kyoto Prefecture. Shipping / Policy Carefully packaged and shipped from Japan by Japan Post or DHL with tracking. If you purchase multiple items, combined shipping is available. Please contact us if needed. Import duties, VAT (or equivalent consumption tax), and any other fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Guarantee Our shop is a licensed antiques dealer in Japan. We guarantee the authenticity of this work.