1861-1936
male
kutani porcelain
Studied porcelain paintings under Hatta Itsuzan and was highly regarded for his specialty in porcelain painting. Began studying under Matsubara Shinsuke (1846-1899), the potter from the same province, in 1898 and made a work that resembled underglaze porcelain in 1903. Repeatedly won awards at exhibitions in Japan and overseas. Was awarded as a Person of Merit for Business in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1916. Received a recommendation at the Japan Art Academy in 1931. Later appointed as a Counselor for the Kaga Kutani Ceramics Collective, Honorary Member of the Ishikawa Prefectural Craft Art Promotion Society, and Vice President of the Ishikawa Prefectural Exhibitor Promotion Society.
Although his 1st son Kaoru, who was an assistant at the studio, became the 2nd generation, the kiln went on to close down later.
