1839-1905
male
seto porcelain
Born the eldest son of Kato Gosuke (3rd generation), he was named 4th generation Kato Gosuke in 1863, continuing a line of potters in Seto that had been working there for many generations. Also worked under the name Todamaen. In 1874, he succeeded in establishing an overseas export route through the Kyoto Mitsui Group, aiming to expand overseas exports via improved technology. He was truly one of the pioneering artists of the Seto porcelain industry and was highly honored at domestic and overseas exhibitions.
