1919-1987
male
bizen pottery
Second son of the Imbe artisan Sotaro (15th generation Sotoku). A branch family of the Kimura family, one of the six families with Bizen ware kilns, and a lineage with excellent craftwork over the generations. Ornaments of cows, carp, and the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Incense burners of dragons and chrysanthemums. Hand-formed handleless Japanese tea pots. Succeeded the name of 16th generation Sotoku in 1951. Real name is Genichi.
