1853-1934
male
osaka-satsuma pottery
Born as the 2nd son of Yabu Chosui, the painter from Osaka. Temporarily succeeded his grandfather Yabu Sukezaemon and lived in Fukura, Awaji, but studied Satsuma ceramic painting in Tokyo for half a year in 1880. After returning to Osaka, established a ceramic painting studio in Nakanoshima, Kita, Osaka. Started making Satsuma ware-style ceramics and selling them to the United States. These became very popular, and he started receiving orders directly from the United States. Moved to Dojima in 1889 and expanded the business further.
Later succeeded in establishing overseas export routes through the Yamanaka Shokai Trading Company from Awataguchi, Kyoto and the Yokohama Samurai Shokai Trading Company, producing success. Moved and expanded the factory in 1889. Gained popularity as Osaka Satsuma ware and Meizan Satsuma ware.
Also won the Top Prize at numerous exhibitions in Japan and overseas. Was praised by the Osaka Prefectural Government as a Meritorious Person in Industry in 1920. Served as the Director for Exhibition Items from Osaka for the Chicago Exposition.
Mainly stocked unglazed pottery from Kinkozan in Kyoto and Chinjyukan in Satsuma and produced highly decorated works with Satsuma ware-style paintings. His son Yabu Tsuneo later succeeded the company, but the studio was closed around 1926.
