Seika Kachomon Kyusu

A refined, handmade and hand-painted Kiyomizu ceramic teapot by Kato Seisho.

Seisho Kato works in his own ceramic studio near Sennyu-ji Temple in Kyoto. The white porcelain body is made by his father, Seisho the Second, while the finish is his own artwork.

Kato Seisho's art is delicate and exquisite, his works were displayed at the Japan Sencha Crafts Exhibition, part of the National Senchado Party held annually in May in Ohbakusan Manpuku-ji Temple.

The teapot comes in a wooden case signed by the master.

Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery looks back on 400 years history, and is now a symbol of Kyoto. To serve the desire of Aristocrats, tea masters and culinary specialists of the era, Kyo or Kiyomizu pottery has incorporated design and artistry not only from Japan but also from China and the Korean Peninsula. Even up to now exquisite artistry and excellent craftsmanship is a core quality of Kyo ware: each piece is modeled and decorated carefully by hand.

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