1829-1895
male
kyo pottery
Born as the second son of Higuchi Munentaka, the feudal lord of the Settsu Takatsuki Domain, he was later adopted by the Asami family in Kyoto and became a potter under the guidance of Rokubei II.
He opened a kiln in Gojozaka, Kyoto in 1852, wherein he produced utensils and tea wares such as porcelain and pottery teacups, confectionery bowls, and drinking vessels.
He was particularly adept at duplicating Shonzui works, and naturally began calling himself “Shonzui Gorosuke.” From then on, the name Gorosuke and his style of pottery became a representation of Kyoto wares from generation to generation, even until today.
