1951-
male
tada pottery
Unkeizan-gama Pottery is a revival of Tada ware, which was a domain kiln of the Iwakuni Domain that ceased to exist in the Kan’ei era (1600-1644).
Since Tada ware was often presented to the shogunate, Unkei’s kiln also produces sake cups and tea bowls for everyday use, although most of the pieces are tea ceremony utensils and flower vases.
1954 Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture
1975 Graduated from Hiroshima Merchant Marine Technical College. Graduated from Hiroshima Merchant Marine Technical College.
1977 Studied under Unkei I.
1982 Studied sculpture at the kiln of Andong Go, a Korean Living National Treasure.
1985 Awarded the Minister of Education Prize at the National Ceramic Art Exhibition. Succeeded to the name of Unkei II.
1987 Held a solo exhibition at Daimaru Department Store in Kyoto City. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions throughout Japan.
