1896-1956
male
The 1st son of Sumitomo Kichizaemon, the 15th generation Sumitomo conglomerate head.
Was supposed to become the 16th generation head of the Sumitomo family, but was disinherited due to devoting himself to painting and art from a young age.
Since then, further devoted himself to collecting paintings and artwork. Had friendly relations with Kishida Ryusei and others. Created many ceramic works. Most of his collection is stored in Sen-oku Hakuko Kan (Sakyo, Kyoto). Particularly collected many works of Buddhist art from Japan and China, copper works, and antique art from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
