1962-
male
arita porcelain
Terauchi Shinji, the first generation Arita porcelain maker, was born as the fourth generation of Riso Kobo (later renamed Riso Kiln), which was opened in the Meiji era at the site of the former residence of Arita porcelain potter Ri Sampei. After graduating from college in 1988, he joined Riso kiln to begin pottery-making. He is currently the representative of the same kiln. He is especially known for reproducing early Imari ware as well as old Imari ware. He also produces cooking vessels, sake vessels, and announces new works mainly at solo exhibitions and group stores.
