Sugie Oken 杉江翁軒

1881-1963
male
tokoname pottery

Born as a child of Sugie Juzan, the 2nd son of the 1st generation Jumon (a theory poses that he was the 3rd child of the 1st generation Jumon), and received guidance from his father and grandfather. Also part of the 1st class at Tokoname Ceramic School.
At first worked in creating earthenware pipes, which was the main industry of Tokoname, and was not independent as an artist. Gradually came to produce excellent ceramic sculptures and became known as a master of teapots. Opened Tokoname Shichihonmatsu Ceramic Studio in his later years.
Mainly created teapots and left works that copy red stoneware by Giko kiln in China.

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