Japanese potters – Page 138 – Dictionary of Japanese Potters

Narita Katsuto 成田勝人

1918-?maleisshouchi potteryEstablished Ikkachi Pottery in Ikkachi, Kuma County. Produces tableware, drinking vessels, and other folk pottery. (more…)

1937-maleBorn in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Chuo University. Worked for a general insurer and aspired to become a potter in 1970. Travelled to Seto, Sanin and Taｍba kiln. In 1972, he studied under Terasaka Joraku in Mashiko, where he learned the pottery technique for tea and flower arrangements. Later, he produced pottery in Aizu Hongo, Fukushima. He became an independent potter in 1979. In 1983, he formed the Soryu-kai and held an exhibit in Chigasaki. Held solo exhibitions at G Rokuro and Mashiko Tsukato in Chiba City. Exhibited at the Kodo Flower Vase Exhibition (more…)

Nara Chiaki 奈良千秋

1950-maleBorn in Akita Prefecture. Graduated from Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Vocational Training School in 1970. Built his own kiln in Soyo, Chiisagata County, Nagano Prefecture, and became independent. White porcelain, blue-and-white ceramics, blue-and-white and lapis lazuli glaze, etc. (more…)

Namai Keiko 生井慶子

1934-femalemashiko potteryBorn 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. (more…)

Naba Housho 那波鳳翔

1936-2008maleBorn in Aioi City, Hyogo Prefecture.Started his career as a potter in around 1965.Worked at Aioiura kiln and Aioi kiln. The Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education has identified 200 sites of Heian kilns. He revived Banshu Aioi ware which had several kilns in Furuike, Naba Ninsei, and Nabano during the Edo period but disappeared in the early Meiji period. His work was selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition.He is the author of “The Song of a Pottery Master”, “A Tour of Japan”, “The Singing Heart” and “Selection of a Singing Jem”. He created works in the Goryeo style, such (more…)

Natsume Keizo 夏梅慶三

1933-?maleechizen potteryBorn in Takefu City. Studied pottery making and Echizen pottery in 1965. Under the tutelage of Tsuji Shinroku. Vice-chairman of Echizen Pottery Promotion Association and Echizen Pottery Cooperative Association. Became the President of the cooperative in 1983. (more…)

Nagumo Ryu 南雲龍

1934-maleBorn in Gunma Prefecture. Inherited the family business and aspired to make pottery.Graduated from Kanazawa Art University.Studied glazing at the Kyoto National Ceramic Research Institute. Later, he established Nanunryu Ceramic Research Institute.In 1963, his work was entered into the Nitten Exhibition. Thereafter, awarded the Nitten Special Prize, and was a part of the selecting committee, commission, and judge.He has received the Japan Contemporary Industrial Arts and Crafts Exhibition Craft Award, the Yomiuri Newspaper Award and was a member and judge. Awarded many prizes including the Toto Award and the Idemitsu Award. Judged at the Kanagawa and Gunma prefectural exhibitions and (more…)

Nagumo You 南雲陽

1936-2010maleBorn in Gunma Prefecture. Graduated from Nihon University. Studied pottery techniques under his father, Kofu. Worked at Ryu Pottery research facility in Minamikoma district, Yamanashi Prefecture. Exhibited many times at the Nitten. Won the Contemporary Art Exhibition Memorial Award, TU Prize and was a member. Member of the Gunma Prefectural Exhibition, Minister of Education’s Honorable Mention, Management Committee Member and auditor. Director of the Gunma Prefectural Art Association and the Gunma Industrial Art Association. Standing Counselor of the Shinseki-kai, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Gunma Prefectural Art Association and the Gunma Industrial Arts Association. Auditor (more…)

Nagumo Yuzuki 南雲弓月

1963-A member of the Nagumo Ceramic family. Studied under his father, Ryu, and won a prize at the Japan Contemporary Art Exhibition and the Gunma Prefectural Exhibition. 群馬県渋川市金井2843−62龍窯陶芸工房訪日体験.COM龍窯陶芸教室 (more…)

Nagumo Tatsuhiko 南雲龍比古

1966-maleStudied under his father, Ryu. Entered Kanazawa Art University in 1985. Awarded the Superintendent of Education Award at the Kanagawa High School Art Festival. Awarded the Mayor of Takasaki City Award at the Gunma Prefectural Exhibition. Won the special Grand Prize at the Yamanashi Zokubi Exhibition, the Governor’s Prize among others. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition. (more…)

Nagumo Koji 南雲香伺

1928-?maleBorn in Gunma Prefecture. Studied under his father, Kofu and Yasuhara Yoshiaki, and later inherited the Kofu kiln. Awarded the Jomo Newspaper Award at the Gunma Prefectural Exhibition along with other awards. He was a judge and a permanent board member. Obtained a Commemorative and Member’s award, and was a judge and councilor for the Japan Contemporary Art Exhibition. Selected for consecutive Nitten awards and is a friend of the Society. Secretary General of the Shinseikai among others. Objet and string structures. (more…)

Nagira Yasuhisa 柳楽泰久

1935-2001maleWorked at the prefectural pottery station. He then retired and built a kiln in 1975. Awarded the Chairman’s Prize of the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and many other prizes. Selected for Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. A regular member of the Japan Arts and Crafts Society. (more…)

Naga Yoshikazu 永吉一

1928-?maleBorn in Sendai City. Built the kiln in 1975. Awarded the Prime Minister’s Award at the Minami Nippon Biennial. Obtained a Special Commendation at the Prime Minister’s Award at the Kagoshima Ceramic Art Exhibition. Awarded the Prime Minister’s Award at the Seibu Arts and Crafts Exhibition. Exhibited at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. Focuses mainly on waxed patterns. (more…)

Nakayama Ryo 中山亮

1927-?maleBorn in Tokyo. Exhibited at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Kinki Branch Exhibition, Kyoto Prefecture Exhibition, Hyogo Prefecture Exhibition, All Kansai Exhibition, and Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Awarded the Shisui Art Museum Prize at the Ashiya City Exhibition among others. Held a solo exhibition at Osaka Modern Craft G. (more…)

Nakayama Naoki 中山直樹

1928-?malemino potteryTrained for many years as an assistant to Arakawa Toyozo. He is a master of wide-ranged Shino Tea Ceremony pottery, which he learnt directly from his teacher. (more…)

Nakaya Shinpei 中屋新平

1949-maleBorn in Kunichika, Kamo County. Won a prize for oil painting at the New Works Kansai Exhibition in 1972, and has been active as a Western-style painter ever since. Travelled to Europe four times from 1950. Won the bronze medal at Le Salon in France. A member, committee member and recipient of the Workmanship Award at the Ganyo exhibition, the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Chairperson’s Award for Excellence, a judge, and the deputy head of the Hiroshima branch. He has been working in the field of pottery since 1978 and established the Futayama Ceramic Club then. In 1980, he moved to (more…)

Nakamori Fujio 中森冨士雄

1945-maleBorn in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. Graduated from Kyoto University. After working as a reporter for the Asahi newspaper, he completed his training at Fukui Kiln. In 1975, he built a kiln in Sueno, Onyu County and started working independently. He built a ground-floor cellar kiln in mid 1980. Awarded prizes at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Prefectural Traditional Crafts Exhibition, and the Prefectural Craftsmen’s Association Exhibition. Exhibited at many solo and group exhibitions. Created tea bowls, tableware, vases, and ceramic walls with cellar kiln natural ash glaze, iron glaze, and bleaching. (more…)

Nakamoto Hiroshi 中元洋

1938-maletobe porcelainBorn in the town of Tobe. He became independent in 1958 when he built a kiln with his father. Won the highest award at the Ehime Ceramics Competition. He was awarded many grand prizes. Selected to exhibit at the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Mainly specializes in celadon, white porcelain and blue and white ceramics. A member of the Japan Arts and Crafts Society. (more…)

Nakamoto Takao 中本隆夫

1948-malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto. Graduated from the Kyoto Ceramic Art Training Institute. Under the tutelage of Nishikawa Minoru. Set up his own kiln in 1976. Worked at the Kyoto Art & Crafts Council and the Japan New Crafts Association. Received awards at the Kyo-Ten, Kobi-Ten, Japan New Crafts Exhibition, Japan Exhibition among others. He held a solo exhibition at the Kyoto Demon Gallery. Exhibited at the Open Tomorrow Japan New Crafts Exhibition at the Hakone Open-Air Museum. His works are mainly in blue, green and washi paper patterns. (more…)

Nakamura Makoto 中村真

1949-malebizen potteryUnder the tutelage of his father Rokuro. Graduated from Bizen High School. Started working on pottery from 1971. Learned firing under Kaneshige Michiaki. Built his first kiln in 1977, and had an attention-drawing solo exhibition at Kuroda Pottery in Ginza. (more…)