1894-1983
male
After studying techniques such as blue-white dyeing and red painting under Miura Chikusen in Kyoto, he returned to his hometown Gifu and built a kiln. He also spent time studying and imitating porcelain styles from China’s Ming dynasty, including ancient dyed porcelain, Chinese red painting, and Shonzui. Moved to Oiso, Kanagawa prefecture, in 1949. Awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal in 1966, Order of the Sacred Treasure in 1970, and other honors.
