1937-
male
tokoname pottery
Born in Tokoname City. His real name is Shuji. After training at the family pottery business, he succeeded to Shoson II in 1970. His works have been selected for the Tokai Traditional Craft Exhibition, the Chozo Prize Ceramic Art Exhibition, and the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition. He was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Design Division of the Chozo Prize Exhibition. He is a regular member of Japan Kogei Association. His work is made with high-fired unglazed ceramics, scorched surface coloring, Mogake (the technique of firing clay with seaweed to make the parts that touch the seaweed turn scarlet), and red clay.
