Umeno Masagorō
Umeno Masagorō;Baizan Kiln
Place: Tobe City
Born: 1882
Biography:
Baizan Kiln, also known as Umeno Masagorō, is a Japanese ceramic artist born in 1882 in Tobe City, Japan. He is the founder of the Baizan Kiln, which is the oldest kiln for Tobe ware in Japan and is designated as a national and traditional craft object. The kiln is surrounded by beautiful mountains and woods, and its signature Tobe ware is known for its heat resistance and durability, making it suitable for daily use in dishwashers and microwaves. Baizan Kiln has been producing Tobe-ware ceramics for over 130 years, and its works are known for their beauty and practicality.
