1934-?
male
mumyoi pottery
Brother-in-law of Miura Koheiji. He was born in Aikawa-cho, Sado-gun. In 1949, he joined Sado Yogyo Kanayama ware. Later, he studied under Miura Kohei. In 1964, he built a kiln in Sado, and became independent. Awarded the Honorable Mention at the prefectural exhibition and the Contemporary Craft Award. Awarded the Contemporary Craft Award. Selected for the Nitten and Japan Modern Craft Exhibition and other exhibitions. Member of the Japan Industrial Art Association, the Niigata Contemporary Kogei Association, and the Niigata Prefectural Art Federation. Made mainly Mumyoi ware (shu-so ware) using iron oxide from local mines, with ash glaze and other materials.
