Description: Kimura Tōhō was born in Bizen in 1928. As the eldest son of Kimura Seiji, he took over the old, traditional family workshop in 1967. His kiln is called Tōshō-en (lit. "True Clay Garden"), which was established by his father in 1913. His father, Seiji, was born into one of the most important pottery families in Japan, as the Kimura family was honored by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) himself as one of the six great pottery families of Bizen.
Measurements: 4” x 3.5” x 9.5” h
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Bizen, Japan
Period: 1970s
*Items are all vintage and should be considered before purchasing. Please dm via instagram or email at @modernproblemshop@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Description: Kimura Tōhō was born in Bizen in 1928. As the eldest son of Kimura Seiji, he took over the old, traditional family workshop in 1967. His kiln is called Tōshō-en (lit. "True Clay Garden"), which was established by his father in 1913. His father, Seiji, was born into one of the most important pottery families in Japan, as the Kimura family was honored by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) himself as one of the six great pottery families of Bizen.
Measurements: 4” x 3.5” x 9.5” h
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Bizen, Japan
Period: 1970s
*Items are all vintage and should be considered before purchasing. Please dm via instagram or email at @modernproblemshop@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
