1898-1975
male
shigaraki pottery
The family of Tanii Rijuro, who had been making tea-ware since the end of the Edo period, eventually divided into two branches, the Tanii family and Ueda family. Naokata (4th generation) demonstrated excellent skills working in the old style of Shigaraki after detailed study of the ancient practice. Adept at making teacups and heavy pots developed along the principles of wabi-sabi using Shigaraki’s unique non-glazed style of ceramics. After World War II, his works were exhibited at traditional Japanese craft exhibitions.
