1867-1918
male
kyo pottery
Born as the second son of Kiyomizu Shichibei, the second most-prominent potter in Kyoto, he started making pottery in Gojozaka. After that, in 1926 (during the time of Zuiko Kikujiro II (1898-1978)) he moved the kiln from Gojozaka to Imakumano Hiyoshicho (current address), which has been inherited to the 3rd generation Zuiko Minoru (1928-present) and the current head of the 4th generation Zuiko Toru (1959-present).
Certified as a Kyo ware / Kiyomizu ware traditional craftsman in 1977 (3rd Zuiko), 1989 Kinki International Trade Bureau Director’s Award (3rd Zuiko)
Inherits traditional techniques as a modern tableware kiln for Kiyomizu ware.
