1936-
Kato Shun’ei hails from a family of potters in Kyoto whose lineage can be traced back to the founder of Seto ware, Kato Kagemasa. He opened a kiln at Mount Ogura, Saga and went independent in 1974. In 1977, he held his first solo exhibition at Dobashi Gallery, where he further held subsequent exhibitions in 1980, ‘83, and ‘86. He also held a solo exhibition at Kyoto Hotel in 1989. He opened a workshop in Arashiyama in 1979.
He centers on making tea bowls using Seto, ash, and iron glazes. His works have received certifications from such figures as Hounsai, the 15th generation head of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony.
