1854-1905
male
sumida pottery
Born as the 1st son of the 2nd generation Kawamoto Jihei in Seto. Later married the daughter of the 1st generation Inoue Ryosai, his relative, in 1875, entered the Inoue family as an adopted child, and became the 2nd generation after studying making ceramics under his father-in-law. Won an award at the 1st National Industrial Exhibition in 1877 and played a pioneering role in modern Japanese ceramics through art nouveau works that differed from the 1st generation by implementing the western ceramic influences of Galle and Daum.
Traveled to Europe as a delegate representing Japan at the 1900 Paris Exhibition and won the 2nd Place Silver Medal at the 1st National Ceramic Industry Fair in 1901 for his Flower Vase With Peach and Bird Designs. However, passed away at the age of 51 in 1905 due to poor health.
