1929-
male
kutani porcelain
It was founded in 1879 by the first generation as a wholesaler of Kutani-ware, mainly for export, and started manufacturing in 1897. In 1941, a kiln was built and named “Kamide Chouemon Kiln”, and tea utensils, tableware, and miscellaneous vessels were manufactured from generation to generation.
He is the 4th generation of the Kutani ware Choemon kiln. Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art. Studied under Kitade Tojiro. Won the Kutani Exhibition of New Works Prefectural Governor’s Award. Won the National Traditional Industry Exhibition Ministry of International Trade and Industry Bureau Chief’s Award and other awards. Served as the Sozo Bijutsu (Creative Arts) Artist Association Ceramic Department Head. Held private exhibitions at the Seibu in Ikebukuro, the Mitsukoshi in Nagoya, and other venues. Works focus on five-colored Gosai and blue and white pottery.
