?-1857
male
seto pottery
Worked under the name Masue-en. He was the 4th generation Hansuke of a group of potters working in the area for many generations, and he is known for having shifted the focus from pottery kiln to porcelain production during the Bunka period (1804-1818). With his constant exploration of porcelain firing techniques, he is considered one of the true master craftsmen of history. During the Tenpo period (1830-1843) he developed a method of producing porcelain with an elegant luster via crushing Giyaman diamonds and this became very popular as a method of production along with his use of Shonzui styles.
