1934-
female
mashiko pottery
Born in Mogi-machi, Tochigi Prefecture. Graduated from Toriyama Girls’ High School in Tochigi Prefecture. Studied under Fukuhara Tatsuro and Kawamura Tomozan.
Trained at Mashiko Tsukamoto Pottery, Kosago kiln, Nihonmatsu Manko-yaki and Mashiko Endoji Kiln. Became an independent potter in 1979. Her work was selected for the National Exhibition. Her works are glazed with ash and lime glaze on brush strokes and underglaze iron pictures that bring out the earthiness of the pottery. Uses colored glazes mixed with cobalt and copper oxide.
