1897-1975
male
arita porcelain
nabeshima porcelain
Born as the son of the 11th generation Imaemon and worked in the family business. Became the 12th generation when his father Kumaichi (11th generation Imaemon) passed away in 1948.
Was designated as a intangible cultural asset in 1952 under the pretext of preserving the cultural asset of colored Nabeshima ware. After repeated research, was invited to exhibit at the Japan Traditional Craft Art Exhibition when it was newly established in 1954 and exhibited every year since then.
Also was selected for a Medal with a Purple Ribbon in 1967 for preserving colored Nabeshima ware techniques, the general holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1971, and the 4th Class Order of the Rising Sun in 1972.
