Lot #22: Antique Kato Shunko Japanese Porcelain Pitcher.

Antique Kato Shunko Japanese Porcelain Pitcher Ewer Heavy Gold Decoration. This listing offers a wonderful and rare example of an antique Japanese porcelain ewer or pitcher made by Kato Shunko. The porcelain is a pale yellowish almost greenish color which I'm told the Japanese refer to as "egg blur color." The pitcher is heavily decorated with gold and features a large round ribbed bowl. The piece is signed on the bottom, translation is "by Shunko." It measures approximately 8" H x 8.5" L x 7" D. It is in excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks. There is minimal to no gold wear. Kato Shunko established a kiln in Seto around 1875. In the 1880s, he became one of the earliest suppliers to what would become Noritake. This piece would be considered early Nippon ware or pre-Nippon ware. I have searched extensively and have found very few pieces like this for sale and none of this size and condition. Pickup category timeslot {A}