1940-
male
yonotsu pottery
Born in Shimane Prefecture. Completed Tottori Vocational Training School. Studied under Kawai Kanjiro. Received the Gold Prize at the Prefectural Exhibition and the Newcomer’s Prize at the Kokuga-kai. Awarded an Honorable Mention at the Japan Folk Art Museum Exhibition. Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition and others.
Yunotsu pottery
It began in 1704 and prospered greatly, mainly by making water bottles called “hando,” which were shipped to various parts of Japan. In the 1960s, the pottery declined for a time due to the development of chemical products (plastics) and the inability to meet demand, but since then, the kiln has been revived and production activities have been conducted again. Iwami clay, which is highly refractory, is used and fired at high temperatures (1,300°C), making it hard and unbreakable. This makes it suitable for daily use tableware with a long service life.
