1865-1932
banko pottery
Served as a politician (Diet member) for his main occupation, but engaged in restoring Ko-Banko ware in 1915 around the age of 50. Started Tokaen in Masuo near Kuwana. Gathered the artisan Fujii Toraku, the painter Hayashi Yoshio, the potter’s wheel artisan Uchida Shozan, and other artisans to manufacture quality products at low prices. Left tea bowl masterpieces made by their own. Received the signature of the master of the Matsuo school from Nagoya.
The 2nd generation succeeded Shigeo after them passing, but the kiln closed in 1934.
