1844-1909
male
minpei pottery
Nephew of Minpei, founder of Minpei-ware, under whom he studied from an early age. Took over management of the Minpei kiln in 1862 (2nd year of Bunkyu) after the founder retired due to illness, producing works that reflected the traditions and techniques inherited from his uncle. After the beginning of the Meiji period, he established Tantosha and worked independently to initiate overseas trade through the use of densely-glazed paintings on glossy white backgrounds. Exhibited at World Expos overseas.
