1870-1952
male
kutani porcelain
Born as the son of the owner of a hot spring lodge in Yamanaka Onsen, Enuma.
Invited several potters, including Takiguchi Kazen, the pupil of Eiraku Hozen, from Kyoto in 1904 and started Eiju kiln by creating a porcelain kiln on his property. Also invited Toyama Kanzan, the pupil of Kiyomizu Rokubey, in 1906 to produce many pieces of tableware, with a focus on painted porcelain. Later changed the style of his works to focus on tea bowls as a master of Kyo ware and painted porcelain, using techniques such as red paintings, Shonzui, Kenzan, and Ninsei.
Also excelled in writing and cooking in addition to ceramics and held friendly relations with Kitaoji Rosanjin and others.
