1914 – 2001
male
Son of the Japanese painter Okamoto Toyo. Graduated from Kyoto Second High School and later worked at the National Ceramic Training Institute. Won the Special Contribution Award for chemical research of ancient Chinese ceramics. Became independent in 1935. Founder of the Kyoto Takumikai. Started a kiln in the area in 1951. Won the Okayama Prefectural Culture Award, Sanyo Newspaper Award, and other awards. Held private exhibitions at the Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi and other venues. Created Taihisan Tenmoku, Ajisai, Tojuko, Zuika-yu glaze, and various other glazes.
