Utsumi Kichizo 内海吉造

1831-1885
male
kutani porcelain

Worked as a factory manager at Abe Oumi Ceramics Factory. Exhibited decorative porcelain at the Philadelphia Centennial International Exposition in 1876. Awarded third prize at the Uchikoku Expo in 1881 for his kachosansui flower vase and confectionary bowl. Invented a technique for re-baking spots using Kutani-ware gold paint. After that, he went independent and established Ishun-sha company, where many ceramics artists studied and trained.

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