1950-2019
tokoname pottery
He had a pen name “Fushiki-an”. He was the fourth generation of a famous family that has been involved in making teapots for generations in Tokoname, a town of pottery. After graduating from a technical high school, he became an office worker, but started making pottery at the age of 25.
His father, the third generation (1917-1992), began to make distinctive pieces such as bottoms for drinking water and teapots with dolls inside, and the fourth generation followed his father’s style to create unique pieces.
Motozo IV was the first to sculpt even the mouth of a teapot, and his uniqueness stands out.
Selected for the Choza Prize Ceramics Exhibition
Awarded the Encouragement Prize at the Choza Prize Pottery Exhibition
Commended by the prefectural governor for excellence in traditional industry
