1808-1882
male
banko pottery
After being invited to restore Banko ware by Yamada Hikoemon, a relative of Nunami Rozan of Banko ware, started a kiln in Obuke, Asahi and started making ceramics that came to be known as Yusetsu Banko ware.
Used wooden models to make ceramics, which was an innovative technique at the time, and also introduced new methods, such as pink and black glazes.
Received the equivalent of the annual rice stipend of 5 people from Matsudaira, the feudal lord and Governor of Ecchu Province. Was exempted from the right to bear a surname and wear a sword in 1864 and served as the commissioned potter of the province. Appointed as a National Supervisor of Potters in 1867.
Yusetsu’s techniques were later shared with various parts of Japan, resulting in Isawa Banko ware, Kuwana Banko ware, and Yokkaichi Banko ware, forming the foundation for modern Banko ware.
