1847-1940
female
She was born as the third daughter of Sasaki Yoshimitsu, a feudal lord of Ozu.
She was taken in as the third wife of Tomioka Tessai—who later became known as a leading figure in modern Japanese painting—when she was 26 years old in 1872. She is also known for protecting her family during hardship. The bowls she made are often distinguished by inscriptions of her own songs on them.
