1917-1999
male
He was the eldest son of Shingyokuen Hishimatsu, a Seto potter who has produced blue-and-white porcelain for generations. After graduating from the Chukyo School of Commerce, he learned the theory and practice of ceramic and inorganic chemistry from his brother-in-law Kobayashi Shigeru. Engaged in the production of Song dynasty ceramics in 1965, elucidated a series of iron-glazed glazes, and perfected oil drop, celadon, Jun ware moonlight white glaze, and purple-red glaze. Served as a counselor at the Tokugawa Art Museum.
