1923-2007
male
Of Koyorogi-gama kiln. Real name: Junichi. He was born the first son of Kawase Chikushun I, and trained under his father to learn techniques such as blue and white dyeing.
In 1949, he moved with his father from their kiln in Gifu to Mitsui Jozan Kiln located in Taiso, Kanagawa. In 1960, they established the new Koyorogi-gama kiln.
He inherited the title of Chikushun II after his father’s passing in 1979, and continued his father’s traditions of blue and white dyeing and red ceramic painting together with a wide range of styles, including those utilizing kinrande (‘gold brocades’), Chinese ware named ki-nankin, blue and white porcelain, and ruri gold glazing.
His oldest son, Shinobu, and second son, Takeshi, are both active as modern potters.
