University of Michigan Museum of Art: White celadon bowl with incised diamond pattern; Takuo Katô

Accession Number: 1963/2.68
Title: White celadon bowl with incised diamond pattern
Artist: Takuo Katô
Artist Nationality: Japanese
Artist Life Dates: 1917-2005
Medium and Support: Porcelain with white celadon glaze
Object Creation Date: circa 1960
Object Creation Place: Asia (continent); Japan (nation); Chubu (region); Gifu-ken (prefecture); Tajimi (inhabited place)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Period: Japan, Showa period (1926-1989)
Dimensions: 28 cm x 38 cm x 38.8 cm (11 in. x 14 15/16 in. x 15 1/4 in.)
Century: 20th century
Primary Object Classification and Primary Object Type: Ceramic

bowl
Secondary Object Classification: Decorative Arts
Physical Description: The large white bowl is round with a wide rim and a narrow bottom; almost like an up-side-down cone shape. Diamond patterns are stamped around the middle of the body. It has no foot. The rim is slightly warped.
Subject Matter: White bowl with diamond patterns
Primary Keywords: bowl (vessel); geometric patterns; lozenges
Secondary Keywords: containers; containers by form; descriptors; design elements; geometric motifs; motifs; objects we use; patterns (design elements); patterns by specific type; vessels
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White celadon bowl with incised diamond pattern; Takuo Katô