1926-?
maiko pottery
From Nara. Studied Nanga painting under Nishiwaki Goseki. Sought to make ceramics in 1959 and later became an apprentice of Ogami Toru in Tamba. Started a kiln in Tarumi, Kobe in 1969. Studied old techniques of Maiko ware under Kitagawa Koji in 1971. After serving as President of the Kobe Ceramic Research Institute and Instructor at the Department of Ceramics at Shotoku Gakuen High School, restored an old Maiko ware ascending kiln in Kandecho, Kobe and started a kiln in 1976. Named the kiln Maiko ware Miban kiln.
Studied Awata ware in Kyoto under Unrinin Hozan in 1979. Since then, offered gifts, produced works, and had works permanently stored by the House of the Imperial Prince, renowned ancient temples, and special commemorative events. Held private exhibitions at Salon Gion in Kyoto, the Sogo in Kobe, the Mistukoshi, and other venues. Director of the Folk Craft Society. Works focus on Shitae, Icchin-Gaki, Hineri Haritsuke, and tea bowls.
