Japanese potters

Tanaka Soji 田中總次

1935-?malekyo potteryBorn in Kyoto. Studied under Matsubayashi Hosai. Received the Newcomer’s Prize at the Creation Exhibition, the Society Prize, and the Member’s Prize. Received the Grand Prix at the Kyoto Kiyomizu Pottery Exhibition and others. Selected for the Kyoto Industrial Arts Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Crafts Kinki Branch Exhibition, and others. Participated in the Soto-kai Exhibition at the Ceramic Hall. (more…)

Tanaka Seizan 田中清山

1935-agano potteryThey first studied Western-style painting, and later studied under Takatori ware Sasayama Toko. In 1974, they opened their own kiln, Agano ware Seizan kiln, in Akaike, Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition to green and blue glaze, they use powder glaze and inlay. (more…)

Tanaka Kozo 田中孝三

1940-maleGraduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Musashino Art University in Tokyo, and studied under Chotaro III Ariyama Ryuseki (1908-1999) in Ibusuki, Kagoshima in 1965. Began training at Ginsho Kiln in 1970. He has been trained at Ginsho Kiln since 1970, and has been awarded prizes at the Southern Japan Art Exhibition, the Kagoshima Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Kyushu Contemporary Craft Exhibition. His work is mainly based on traditional Satsuma techniques, especially kuro-satsuma work. (more…)

Tanaka Shojiro 田中庄二郎

1954-maleBorn in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Graduated from Tajimi Technical High School in Gifu Prefecture, majoring in pottery. Studied at the Hitomaru Hagi ware kiln, the Saikeiji kiln, the Agano ware kiln, and under Omiyaji Michiko of Mashiko. Later established the Hagi Shozan Kiln in Toyoura-gun, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and became independent. He was selected for the Western Craft Exhibition. Mainly works with Hagi ware, including marbled ware, iron glaze, and tenmoku. (more…)

Tanaka Junzo 田中淳三

1921-?maleBorn in Mashiko and graduated from Maoka Agricultural High School. Studied under Sugimoto Kotaro and established his own kiln in 1975. His family name, Nagato, is the name of his kiln. He makes full use of Jomon and Higaki patterns mainly with iron and ash glazes. 栃木県芳賀郡益子町上大羽864 長門窯 (more…)

Tanaka Shuho 田中秀峰

1933-malehagi potteryHis real name is Hideo. Trained for thirty years at the Hagi pottery company Senryuzan. Studied under Yoshika Taibi. Received awards at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition, the Chugoku Genko Exhibition, the Tokyo Genko Exhibition, the Nitten, and others. (more…)

Tanaka Sajiro 田中佐次郎

1937-malekaratsu potteryBorn in Kitakyushu City, Japan, he began studying Jomon and Yayoi pottery in 1965. In 1966, he took part in the excavation of the old Karatsu kiln site and began to make pottery at the same time. Became a monk at Echizen Eiheiji Temple and took the Buddhist name Zenkai Hogetsu. In 1975, built a climbing kiln in the precincts of Jorakuji Temple of the Soto sect in Karatsu City. Mainly solo exhibitions. (more…)

Tanaka Genya 田中源也

1924-?malemino potteryHe is the fourth generation of a pottery family that has been in business for over a hundred years. Established Kikusen Kiln in Toki City. Studied under Kato Seizo and Sasaki Yasoji. Served as chairman of the city’s Board of Education. Works mainly in Shino. (more…)

Tanaka Kei 田中惠

1935-maleBorn in Saga Prefecture. Self-taught in archaeology and ancient pottery. He has arranged Yayoi and Sue ware forms in a modern style, and has appeared on TV and made presentations. His works have been selected for the All Japan Art Association Exhibition, the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition. Awarded the Art Public Opinion Prize. Participated in Chunichi Artists’ Exchange Exhibition. Solo exhibitions at Kokura, Ube, and Yawata Izutsuya stores. Representative of the Ancient Art Study Group. Focuses on natural clay glazes and kairagi (rough ceramic glaze like sharkskin). (more…)

Tanaka Hisako 田中久子

1956-femaleBorn in Osaka. Studied under Yagi Kazuo and Kondo Yutaka. She studied in Italy in 1976, and returned to Japan in 1979. Built a kiln in Ikoma-gun, Nara Prefecture in 1983. Exhibited at the Faenza International Exhibition and the Ceramic Plate Painting Exhibition at Ginza Wako. (more…)

Tanaka Eiko 田中英子

1931-femalekutani porcelainBorn in Kanazawa. A student of Kutani ware. Selected for the Nitten exhibition, the Contemporary Craft Exhibition, and Chunichi International Exhibition. Received the Kyoto Governor’s Prize at the Women’s Ceramic Art Exhibition. Won the highest award at the Contemporary Art Exhibition. Mainly works with color paintings. (more…)

Tanaka Ikko 田中一晃

1933-2002maleHis real name is Hajime. Born in Isahaya, Nagasaki prefecture. His work was selected for the Nitten exhibition in 1957 for his first time, and since then he has been a member of the exhibition’s association. He was awarded a special prize at the Kyushu New Craft Exhibition. Awarded the Minister of International Trade and Industry Prize at the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Exhibition. Member of the Japan New Craft Exhibition. Saga Prefecture Art and Culture Award. Selected for the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition and others. Director, Prefectural Ceramic Society. Vice-chairman of the Takeo Ceramic Association. Blue and white porcelain, underglaze red painting. (more…)

Tanaka Akira 田中明

1947-maleichinose potteryHe works at the Min-yo kiln of Ichinose ware. Fired with pine wood and mainly produces ash, powdered, and salt glazes. He has been awarded prizes at the prefectural and other local exhibitions. (more…)

Tatebayashi Gen’uemon 6th 六代 館林源右衛門

1927-1989malearita porcelainIn 1960, he succeeded to the name of Gen’uemon , one of the three famous Arita kilns (Gen’uemon, Kakiemon and Imaemon). In 1970, he participated in the first survey of old Imari in the collection of the Dresden Museum in Germany and he was a member of the selection committee for negotiations on the homecoming of the museum’s old Imari in 1974. Purchased many works from the Imperial family. Solo exhibitions in the U.S. and elsewhere. Mainly overglaze red enamel decoration, and blue and white. (more…)

Date Yoichi 伊達陽一

1951-malekokuji potterybizen potteryseto potteryBorn in Mie Prefecture. Graduated from Nihon University. Trained at Kokuji Pottery in Iwate Prefecture. Later completed Aichi Pottery Training School and Seto Branch of Nagoya Industrial Research Institute. Studied under Yamamoto Toshu and Yuichi of Bizen and Ito Asami of Seto. Became independent in 1982. (more…)

Tachibana Hitoshi 橘日東士

1942-maleakiduki potteryBorn in Fukuoka Prefecture. Graduated from Fukuoka High School and moved to Tokyo in 1965, opened a kiln in his hometown Hiramatsu, moved to Akizuki-cho, Amagi City in 1970, and established Akizuki-yaki Tachibana Kiln. He has been a member of the Kofu-kai Exhibition, where he received the C Prize, the Supreme Prize, and the Kaiyu Prize. Awarded the Special Prize at the Kyushu Contemporary Craft Exhibition, the Governor of Saga Prefecture Award, and the Member of Excellence Award. Member of the Kyushu New Craft Federation. Selected for the Nitten exhibition, the Nippon-Genko exhibition, and the Nisshin-Kogyo exhibition. (more…)

Tatsuta Kosei 立田幸生

1934-?maleBorn in Tokyo. Graduated from the Faculty of Literature, Toyo University. Left the literary world to enter the ceramic world. Established Kaizouji Kiln in Hayakawa, Odawara City and became independent. Selected for the New Traditional Craft Exhibition. Invited to exhibit at the Contemporary Teacups and Sake Cups Exhibition, and has held consecutive solo exhibitions since 1981. His works include vases and tea ceremony utensils using high-fired unglazed ceramics, ash glaze, and silver glaze. (more…)

Tachi Masaki 舘正規

1955-malebanko potteryAwarded the Minister of International Trade and Industry Prize and the Mayor’s Prize at the Banko Kyusu Exhibition. Awarded the Minister of International Trade and Industry Prize and the Mayor’s Prize at the Banko Ceramics Exhibition. His works have been selected for the Mie Prefecture Exhibition, Yokkaichi City Exhibition, and others. His main products are traditional Banko teapots, incense burners, and tea sets. (more…)

Tada Munetaka 多田宗篁

1918-?maleThe founder of Kanaiso Pottery in the Komatsu Island of Tokushima Prefecture was his great-grandfather Sotaro. In the tradition of the pottery family, he produces celadon, Mishima, and ash glaze. Studied under Deguchi Naohi, Sato Kimie, and Takahashi Kazusaburo. (more…)