1828-1896
male
fujimi pottery
Feudal retainer of the Owari Domain and also filled various other posts, such as at Ota Regional Office and as a Lumber Magistrate. While serving important posts for the domain, enjoyed refined activities and excelled at poetry, song, seal engraving, and tea ceremonies. Studied ceramics under Ichie Hozo, a master at the time. Started a kiln in his home in Maezu, Nagoya in 1852. Started making Raku ware and established Fujimi ware. In addition to Raku ware, the style of his works was broad, covering Korai ware, Annan ware, Namban ware, and blue and white pottery. Many of his works were donated to the less fortunate.
