For
Kako Katsumi, thinking outside the box or rather on top of the box would seem
second nature. Illustrated is a Jomon influenced covered box, futamono by Kako
with alternating areas of carved pattern and ash glazed panels and interior.
The lid is of simple, yet well carved wood with a rich pattern atop which is
affixed an ash glazed knob. The rustic knob ties in well with the surface and
curved decoration of the box all the while serving as a perfect addition to a
rather decorative and functional pot. Though the use of a ceramic knob on wood
is not necessarily unusual, Kako Katsumi has made excellent use of this device
which ties together the ceramic and wood components flawlessly, detail after
detail ending in the creation of the whole.
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