Nakamura Donen (1876-1937) RAKU ware tea bowl #5134

Width: approx. 12cm (4 23⁄32in)
Height: approx. 8cm (3 5⁄32in)
Weight: 310g
Condition: hair lines fixed, no water leak

Nakamura Donen (1876-1937)
Originally, he studied pottery under the 4th generation Dohachi in Kyoto, but he visited and trained in various regions throughout the country as well as Korea and China. Afterwards, he came to Nagoya due to an invitation from Takamatsu Sadaichi, a wealthy merchant there, and he began to create pottery in the same area. He often produced Raku ware and Joseon style tea pottery. He passed away due to illness at 62 years of age.
Around the time of the second generation, Sokuchusai Sosa of the Omotesenke school, gave the name, Yagoto kiln. The fifth generation is currently active.