1834-1876
male
kyo pottery
Originally the second son of the painter Sano Chokan, his real name was Zenjiro. He was sent to work with Hozen from the age of 13. Following that, he worked hard with Hozen and Wazen as a substitute for Hozen in his later years. He accompanied Wazen in the improvement of Omura-kiln and the revival of Kutani ware. Due to his contribution to the Eiraku family, he and Tosuke (Kyokuzen) became the 13th generation. He was given the title Eiraku Kaizen. Later split his house and named himself Nishimura Sozaburo.
