1885-1974
Born in the Meiji period, he started making pottery in Kyoto. In Year 14 of the Taisho period, he was given the name of Shoho by the Urasenke Tantansai family. He was also given the title of Josetsuan by the chief abbot of Daitokuji Temple. He is known for his expertise with national pottery and Korean replica pottery, and his clear-cut style has been much acclaimed. He has created many masterpieces, and is known as one of the master craftsmen of the modern era. His clear-cut style has been much acclaimed, and because he had a thorough knowledge of tea bowls, his works, which are neither too heavy nor too light, and which prioritize their ease of use, have been loved by many experts in the tea ceremony.
