Katori Masahiko (1899-1988)
Globular Flower Vase
Signed Masahiko
Cast in bronze and finished with a chocolate-brown patina
8½in. (21.5cm.) high
With wood box signed and sealed Masahiko and inscribed chudo sobun kabin (cast bronze simple-design flower vase)
Lot Essay
Katori Masahiko was designated Ningen Kokuho (Living National Treasure) by the Japanese government in 1977.