Kaiyosya 開洋社 – Dictionary of Japanese Potters

Hirako Tokuemon, the ceramic trader from Nagoya. This company was founded in 1878 through investment by Matsumura Kusuke, the painting trader from Nagoya, and others and headquartered in Zaimokucho, Nagoya. Bases were purchased from Seto and Tajimi before being painted at the Matsumura factory. Finished products were mainly exported overseas from the branch in Yokohama. It was closed 7 years later due to differences in management policies, resulting in disbandment. ■View Ceramic Works■

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