【Rare! Luxurious!】Meiji Export Item, Seto-yaki Master Craftsman "Kato Shunkou" Old Nippon, Marked, Water Pitcher, Gold Raised White Glaze, Three-Dimensional Design, Pot This work is by "Kato Shunkou," who, like Old Noritake, created pieces for export to England and America around 1890. "Kato Shunkou" left behind many beautiful works with white glaze and raised designs, but this piece stands out for its luxurious and beautiful sculptural decoration. It is a very rare item, and we probably won't have the opportunity to introduce it again. We hope you will consider it. There are no cracks, chips, or repairs. Although not enough to detract from the overall impression, there is some fading of the gold paint due to age. Please enlarge the photos to confirm. It is a miracle that such a delicate item of museum-quality remains in this condition, and it is no exaggeration to say that you will never encounter it again. In the past 10 years of online sales history, only a lidless one has been sold for just over 70,000 yen, and it was not recognized as a pot with a lid, but was sold as a water pitcher, and only one was found. This is a complete item, but even if it were a second-hand item, it would still have that much value. Kato Shunkou's kiln was founded in Minami-Shintani, Seto, and opened in 1875. The first Shunkou acquired many manufacturing patents and made a significant contribution and left a mark on the improvement of ceramic technology, and won numerous awards at the National Industrial Exhibition. This item has a great presence due to its size, and it is a beautiful piece that is meticulously crafted from any angle. It was brought to Europe and returned to Japan as a returned item. Due to the precise techniques and the mark on the back, it is undoubtedly a work of Kato Shunkou of Seto-yaki from the Meiji era. Size: Maximum width 18.5cm Height 27cm We recommend that you contact us and consider it as soon as possible. We hope to deliver it to someone who will cherish it. We also have other antiques for sale. #en's antiques