Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Katsuyuki Kato – “Beauty of Mino Iga” Chawan with Original Signed Wooden Box and Leaflet Description This tea bowl, titled “Beauty of Mino Iga”, was created by Japanese ceramic artist Katsuyuki Kato of Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It is an expressive example of Mino Iga ware, featuring a powerful form and a rich surface reminiscent of natural ash glaze effects. The rim has been intentionally formed into a soft oval rather than a perfect circle, creating a comfortable feel in the hand while giving the bowl a distinctive and dynamic appearance. The artist appears to have built up the clay surface to create intentional relief before applying an Oribe-style green glaze, producing a landscape reminiscent of the natural Bidoro glassy effects associated with traditional Iga ware. This is not a shortcut in production, but rather a decorative technique often employed by Mino ceramic artists to express the character of Iga-style pottery. The front displays striking green glaze with attractive scorched effects, while the interior reveals deep and varied glaze tones. The bowl offers different scenic expressions from every angle. The carved foot and the stepped rim are intentional artistic features that enhance the rustic beauty and vitality characteristic of Mino Iga ceramics. Complete with its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako) and the original leaflet. ⸻ Dimensions * Width: Approx. 14 cm * Depth: Approx. 12 cm (oval shape) * Height: Approx. 7.6 cm Please allow for slight measurement differences. ⸻ Condition * Overall in good condition. * Two very small chips on the foot rim (see photographs). * These minor chips do not significantly affect display or practical use. * No other significant damage. Please examine the photographs carefully for details. ⸻ Highlights * “Beauty of Mino Iga” by Katsuyuki Kato * Includes original signed wooden box (tomobako) and leaflet * Powerful form characteristic of Mino Iga ware * Oribe-style green glaze creating scenery reminiscent of Iga Bidoro * Attractive changing landscapes from every viewing angle * Elegant oval form with intentional artistic asymmetry * A fine piece for tea ceremony utensils and Japanese ceramic collections