1920-2004
male
hagi pottery
Also known as Kaneta Sanzaemon the 7th. Began work in the family sales business where he was mainly engaged in the wholesale of porcelain. Encouraged by his uncle Kaneda Tokuzo, fifth generation of the Tentoyama kiln, he became involved directly in the creation and production of ceramics under the guidance of Tokuzo and other kiln craftsmen. While active in the family business, he was selected for the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition for the first time in 1970, after which his work became a regular fixture at many public exhibitions. He also won awards at the Seibu Craft Exhibition, Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition and other events, and was selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition for the first time in 1981. Became a member of the Japan Kogei Association in 1991. Recipient of the Hagi City Cultural Honorable Mention in 1983 and Hagi City Industrial Achievement Award in 1992.
