Private collection
Photo by Taku Saiki
Photo by Taku Saiki
Morihito Katsura
- 1944
- Born in Tokyo
- 1966
- Studies graphic design at Musashino Art University Junior College of Art and Design
- 1992
- Makes sacred objects for the Shikinen Sengu ritual rebuilding of Ise Grand Shrine
- 2008
- Recognized as holder of important intangible cultural property for chokin
- Makes sacred objects for the Shikinen Sengu ritual rebuilding of Ise Grand Shrine
- 2011
- Commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs to produce “Samples illustrating production processes for a small clasp with ladybug design”
- 2013
- Receives Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
- 2015
- Receives The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
- 2018
- Makes relics box for the Eastern Pagoda (national treasure) at Yakushiji temple in Nara
- 2021
- Receives Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon
- 2022
- Takes part in ritual rebuilding of Wakamiya Shrine, Kasuga Taisha (Nara), working on replicas of national treasures depicting "Gold Cranes on Sandy Beach Stands" and "Silver Cranes on Shoreline Stands"
- Sash Clasp in Umbreon Shape, "Intimidating" h1.5 6.5X4
- Brooch in Umbreon Shape, "Sleep" h1.5 6X3.5
- Sash Clasp in Umbreon Shape, "Standing" h1.5 5X4.5
- shakudo (copper alloy with gold), gold, silver, copper, engraving, hammering, inlay, patination
- 2022