1888-1971
kanagawa pottery
Born as the 1st son of the 1st generation Inoue Ryosai, who engaged in Sumida ware during the Meiji era, and became the 3rd generation. Succeeded the family business at the age of 17, but began studying under Itaya Hazan when the 2nd generation passed away in 1905 and started making ceramics.
Moved to Idogaya, Yokohama due to the Great Kanto earthquake and started the Kanagawa ware kiln. Mainly created works in large numbers for exporting. Also thrived in the Teiten, Bunten, Nitten and other exhibitions domestically after winning an award for the first time during the 1928 Teiten Exhibition. Won the Japan Art Academy Award and the Third Class Order of the Sacred Treasure and established his position as a representative potter of Japan.
The style of his works involve exquisite engraved line patterns using sgraffito techniques on celadon and Dehua porcelain. He created many works with subdued tones. To add, he is not the same individual as Kageyama Ryosai of Kyo ware.
