1771-1841
male
kyo pottery
Also known as Nishimura Ryozen. Born to the Ninth Generation Sogan, he lost both parents at a young age, then lost his home in the Great Tenmei Fire. Was able to restore his household in Ichijobashi with assistance from the Sanzen family among others. In addition to his trade of manufacturing Doburo tea kettles, he also had experience working with Seto, Annam, and Kouchi ware. In 1817 (14th year of the Bunka era), he adopted the name of Ryozen, with the character “Ryo” being taken from Ryoryosai Sosa of the Omote Senke school. Because the generational records, as well as the Sozen Seal that served as the symbol for each generation were lost in the Great Tenmei Fire, details and records pertaining to Ryozen’s predecessors are less clear. In the generations following Ryozen, the seals used were original, and became increasingly varied.
