1923-1991
male
Born in Okayama. He moved to Wonsan, Korea, in 1933 to work for the family business. Returned to Japan after the war, and began studying lacquer ware under Namba Ninsei in 1951. 1961 Built a kiln in Ichikawa City. 1971 Opened Kamei Kiln in Sakura City. Awarded the Minister of Education Prize at the National Art Exhibition. Selected for the Contemporary Kogei Exhibition. Served as a judge for the Chiba Prefectural Exhibition. Member of the To-To Society and Chiba Biko Society. Focuses on tea ceremony ceramics using lacquer ware, celadon, white porcelain, and ash glaze.
