1935 – 2016
male
tsuboya pottery
Born in Naha. Eldest son of Kinjo Jiro, a living national treasure. Studied under his father, inheriting the tradition of yomitantsuboya-ware. Work takes advantage of the bright and generous climate particular to Okinawa, with dynamic fish patterns adorning the simple clay. Maintains the tradition of Ryukyu pottery handed down by his father. Father and son exhibition was held at Seibu Ikebukuro.
