1922-1997
male
oribe pottery
Trained as an apprentice at the Gifu Prefectural Ceramic Research Institute from a young age, where he was noticed by Kato Hajime. In 1942, he was invited by Kato Kobei to work at Maruko Pottery studio and later became independent. In 1948, he was selected for the Nitten for the first time. Since then, he has been awarded prizes at the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, and others. He was awarded the Chairman’s Prize of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Properties. Regular member of Japan Kogei Association. Focuses on Oribe pottery.
