1902-1990
male
tokoname pottery
His real name is Kataoka Akitsugu. He founded Kataoka factory in 1919 and started manufacturing plant pots. In 1950, he started exporting bonsai pots, and in 1970, he established Yamaaki Co., Ltd. and led Tokoname ware, one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, to the present day with his management skills. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1990 at the age of 89.
He is famous for his carefully crafted vermiculated work bonsai pots and painted bonsai pots.
