1821-1873
male
koto porcelain
Was from Toriimoto-juku station of the Nakasendo and operated an inn as his main business. Formed the Koto ware trade guild in 1856 together with Kenyu, Sekisui, Tokoyama, and other ceramic painters with the approval of the Hikone Domain. Purchased base ceramics from the domain, painted these works, and sold them along the Nakasendo, mainly to travelers.
In addition, although ceramic painters belonging to domain kilns were not allowed to add their own signatures, JInensai and others in civic kilns were allowed to add their own signatures. Signatures of Koto JInensai, Jinensai Ceramics, and Made by Jinen can be seen.
