1829 – 1896
male
seto pottery
Kato Shigeju II was the adopted son of first-generation Seto potter, Kato Shigeju, who would go on to inherit the pottery business.
He studied white porcelain from the Qing dynasty (China), and imitated it to manufacture white porcelain pieces. Kato Shigeju II is also said to have pioneered “fuseyaki,” a method in which works are faced down during firing to prevent warping and to maintain shape.
He received high praise at exhibitions, and his kiln continued until the fourth generation.
