1827-1897
male
Excelled at waka poetry, haiku poetry, tea ceremonies, painting, writing, and a wide range of other talents. Built a deep friendship with Eiraku Wazen when he came to restore Kutani ware. Further, was deeply influenced by Aoki Mokubei.
Started a kiln at the foot of Mount Utatsu in Kanazawa around the Bunkyu era (1861-1864) to begin creating Raku ware. Then started a kiln near Dentoin in Uguisudani in 1880 (separate from Uguisudani ware) and gathered potters to create copies of Raku ware, Nanban ware, Cochin ware, Bizen ware, Iga ware, Gohon ware, and other kilns.
Also started a nishiki kiln in Yamashiro to create Kinrande and Ko-Kutani ware copies.
It seems it was rare for Gozan himself to create ceramics, as most works were created by other potters based on guidance from Gozan about the designs and shapes. It is said that he only affixed his stamp on high-quality works.
His pupils include the 1st generation Suwa Sozan, the 1st generation Suda Seika, the 2nd generation Yokohagi Ikko, and many other potters.
