Offered for sale is a "Goro Kawamoto" blue and white square mizusashi (water container), with a signed box, cloth, explanatory note, and exhibition catalog. Featured in the 2009 Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum exhibition catalog "Special Exhibition: Goro Kawamoto, 90th Anniversary of His Birth," page 73. ＜About the Blue and White＞ Goro Kawamoto was adopted by the potter Rakutei Kawamoto. He also created porcelain works, incorporating modern forms and sensibilities into the traditions of Seto, and was internationally recognized as a leading contemporary ceramic artist. When it comes to blue and white ceramics, Rakutei Kawamoto is the name that comes to mind. As the successor to his house, this piece represents the artist's rebellious spirit, departing from tradition while maintaining the vibrant colors of traditional blue and white. This mizusashi was exhibited in the special exhibition and is the top-ranked piece featured in the catalog. If you are interested, please consider it. This blue and white piece was purchased from a shop with a guarantee of authenticity for approximately 150,000 yen, but I would like to sell it at a reduced price due to circumstances this summer. As it is a piece featured in the catalog, it is undoubtedly a valuable item, and its provenance is clear, so you can be assured of its authenticity. Please understand that I cannot offer any further discounts. ＜Brief Biography of Mr. Goro Kawamoto＞ 1919 Born as the second son of Jugoro Shibata in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. 1936 Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Ceramic School. Entered the Design Department of the Kyoto National Ceramic Research Institute. 1946 Became a member of the Seto Ceramic Art Association. 1950 Adopted by Rakutei Kawamoto. 1953 First selection for the 9th Nitten Exhibition with "Grass Pattern Vase." Received the highest award for "Ash Glaze Vase" at the Asahi Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition. 1958 Received the Grand Prix at the Brussels World's Fair in Belgium. 1959 Received the Gold Prize for Design at the California International Exposition. 1960 Received the highest award at the Asahi Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition and the Japan Ceramic Society Award. 1962 Received the Tokusen Hokuto Prize for "Vessel of Black Birds" at the 5th Shin-Nitten Exhibition. 1965 Received the Gold Prize for "Three-Piece Unit of Ash Glaze Jar" at the International Handicraft Exhibition in West Germany. 1986 Passed away. The "90th Anniversary of Goro Kawamoto's Birth" exhibition catalog is included. Height: 16 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 10.5 cm Note: The height does not include the knob.