A very lovely decorative plate by the renowned Kutani ware master, Takashi Kitamura. Plate size: Approximately 18 x 18 x 2.5 cm Signed *There is rust on the metal stand due to aging. ■ Kutani Ware Takeryu Kiln Takashi Kitamura Born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1946 Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) Associate Member Member of the Japan Contemporary Craft Artists Association Member of the Ishikawa Prefecture Ceramic Artists Association Traditional Craftsman certified by the Minister of International Trade and Industry Ceramic History 1973: First selection for the 6th Nitten, and subsequent selections First selection for the 15th Japan Contemporary Craft Exhibition, and subsequent selections 1979: Selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition Consecutive selections for the Contemporary Art Exhibition 1984: Received the highest award at the 40th Contemporary Art Exhibition, Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art 1995: Received the Tokusen (Special Selection) award for "Tenku Haruka ni" (Far Away in the Sky) at the 27th Nitten 2003: Received the Director-General's Award from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2007: Received the Prime Minister's Award at the 33rd International Artists Federation Exhibition for "Yuri Kinsai Gun" We will carefully pack and ship the item to prevent damage. Type... Plate Type... Pottery Type... Medium Plate Type... Kutani Ware