Ginsen-Kiln

Ginsen-Kiln

A New Traditional Beauty Attracted by the Fusion of Indigo and Iroe

Up-and-coming and popular artist Tadateru Miura of Ginsen Kiln is breaking new ground in Kutaniyaki porcelain by fusing fine painting with indigo and Kutani Gosai. He studied under Chouza Yamamoto of Myosen Tobo, a kiln under the official approval of the Imperial Household Agency, and his delicate painting and design techniques have rapidly gained popularity in recent years. He wishes to deliver "truly good quality products from the bare metal," and after many firings, he brings to the world vessels made with the utmost care. We hope you will enjoy the fine brushwork and translucent five-color overglaze painting through Ginsen-zan's works.

Ceramic History of Terutada Miura, Ginsen Kiln

Born in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture in 1975
Studied under Chouza Yamamoto of the official kiln of the Imperial Household Agency in 1985
Participated in the Traditional Kutaniyaki Art Exhibition for the first time in 2000, and was selected for consecutive prizes thereafter.
Became independent at home in 2003
Received the Ishikawa Traditional Industry Encouragement Prize in 2004, and participated in the Nomi City Art Exhibition for the first time, and was selected for the first time.
Selected for the 12th Kanazawa Castle Kenrokuen Grand Tea Ceremony, Public Contest, 2006
Designated as a traditional craftsman by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2009.
Selected for the first time at the Ishikawa Traditional Crafts Exhibition in 2011
Exhibition of four traditional craftsmen of Kaga at Hanshin Art Gallery in 1949.
Awarded the Director General's Prize of the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry at the 17th Japan Traditional Crafts Association Exhibition, June 2009

Chouza Yamamoto's Ceramic Career

June 1990: Commissioned by the Imperial Household Agency to produce vessels with the crest of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
October 1990Produced seven items of tableware with chrysanthemum designs for all Japanese tableware, including lacquerware used in the "Feast Ceremony" of the Accession to the Throne.
April 1991Delivered 11 items of Japanese tableware for the "Feast Ceremony" to the Imperial Household Agency.
February 1992Produced confectionery tableware for the Princess Mako of the Akishino family for their private celebrations.
May 1993Produced hors d'oeuvre plates for the wedding "Feast Ceremony" for Crown Prince Masako.
November 1993Produced vessels with the Crown Prince Masako's crest on them.
June 1995Produced confectionery dish for Princess Kako of the Akishino Family's private celebration.
October 2000Received a request from the Japanese government to produce a white porcelain gold brocade platter for the 125th anniversary of the Metre Convention for the International Weights and Measures.
October 2007Produced confectionery for the private celebrations of His Imperial Highness Prince Eugene Akishino.
July, 2013Received a commission from the Imperial Household Agency, and produced a bonsai bowl with a design of a domestic chicken.
March, 2014Received a commission from the Imperial Household Agency, and produced a bonsai pot with pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms.
March, 2015Received a commission from the Imperial Household Agency, and produced a gold brocade orchid bowl.
March, 2016Received a commission from the Imperial Household Agency, and produced an orchid bowl with a cloisonne pattern on a blue flower crane.
March, 2009Received a request from the Imperial Household Agency, and produced an orchid bowl in blue and gold with a phoenix design.
October, 2028: Produced a bowl with the crest of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress together with his son, and six items of Japanese tableware were continuously used for the "Feast Ceremony" of the Accession Ceremony, following the Heisei Era.
November 2020Produced vessels for the Imperial Household Agency's "Risshi Ceremony of the Imperial Heir".
May 2022Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.

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