1844-1878
male
kyo pottery
mushiake pottery
Born as a child of the 1st generation Yohei and studied ceramics under his father.
Became the 2nd generation Seifu Yohei around the Bunkyu era (1861-1863) upon the passing of his father. Also fulfilled an order for the Kinri Gosho (Kyoto Imperial Palace) of the Katsura-no-miya family around the same time.
Then went to guide the Mushiake kiln in Okayama Prefecture, following in the footsteps of the 1st generation, in 1870 once the Meiji era started. Appointed to serve as an industrial official by the Kyoto Prefectural Government in 1973. Gave all of his effort toward its development but passed away at the age of 35 in 1878.
Studied painting techniques under the Japanese painter Maeda Chodo and is said to be the best of all time for colored works.
