1873-1948
male
arita porcelain
Nabeshima porcelain
Succeeded the 10th generation Imaemon in 1927 and became the 11th generation.
Excelled at painting and succeeded in establishing a range of works that were on par with antiques from the Edo period by pursuing the restoration and modeling of colored Nabeshima ware and Ko-Imari ware in addition to the red painting techniques used through the 10th generation. Created the foundation for the restored techniques of colored Nabeshima ware used by the present Imaemon. Upon the enthronement of King George VI of the United Kingdom in 1937, received the honor of producing the gift for Lord Drummond at the request of the Omiya Imperial Palace. Was highly regarded.
