Kiyomizu-yaki Toshio Kato Unkin Coffee Cup (New, Unused) Hodoraiko Toshio Kato Born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture in 1939 Graduated from the Ceramics Course, Kyoto City Industrial Experiment Station in 1962 Moved to Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture in 1991 and opened ART Hira Hakkogama Member of the Shiga Prefectural Craft Art Association in 2024, and exhibits annually at the Shiga Prefectural Craft Art Association Exhibition in Shiga Prefecture museums. Also exhibits at galleries, etc. ✤ This cup and saucer was created by Mr. Toshio Kato, one of the leading ceramic artists representing contemporary Kiyomizu-yaki. The refined traditional techniques give it the elegance of Kiyomizu-yaki and a gentle, Kyoto-style splendor.