Katsudo Nakajima Member of the Japan Kogei Association (Japan Craft Arts Association) He visits ancient kiln sites in Japan and other Asian countries, studying old works and exploring his own ceramics. Ceramic History 1954 Born in Tokyo. Studied under Goro Tamura (Hagi), Shunsai Takahashi (Shigaraki), Masatake Fukumori (Iga). 1984 Built a climbing kiln in the Tanzawa Mountains, Kanagawa Prefecture. 1993 Received the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. 1995 Received the Excellent Work Award at the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. 1998 Received the Encouragement Award at the Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition. 2000 Received the Grand Prize/Shoji Hamada Award at the Mashiko Ceramic Art Exhibition. 2001 Appointed as a Recommended Artist at the 16th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. 2005 Appointed as an Invited Artist at the 18th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. 2007 Appointed as an Invited Artist at the 19th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. 2009 Appointed as an Invited Artist at the 20th Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. 2016 Received the Traditional Craft Award from the Japan Food Culture Association. 2021 Received the Encouragement Award at the Kanagawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition. 2023 Received the Chairman's Award at the Kanagawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition. Also, selected for the Japan Traditional Kogei Art Exhibition, Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, etc. Each piece has its own charm, and they are comforting vessels. I will sell them to those who appreciate them and will handle them with care. Purchased in the late 1980s, directly from the Katsudo Kiln in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture. No returns accepted. Careful packaging will be provided. Delivery by Takkyubin (courier service). We will accommodate requests for delivery time. Thank you for viewing.