1901-1984
male
mino pottery
Worked at the Kyoto National Ceramic Experimental Institute since the end of World War II and researched designs for new vessels. After retirement, endeavored to instruct the youth about ceramic techniques in Toki, Tokoname, Nagoya, Yokkaichi, Shigaraki, and other locations as a free ceramic designer. Guided Tsukamoto Kaiji, who became a living national treasure, and numerous other excellent potters. Hamada Shoji even wrote in his book that 80% of modern ceramic designs at the time were influenced by him.
Preferred to create Raku ware, such as Kuro Raku teabowls.
