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Muan Nakazato: Sake cup, Madara karatsu type

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Muan Nakazato
1895 Born in Karatsu, Saga prefecture. The second son of the 11th Tarouemon Nakazato.
1914 Began ceramics as a family business. Began research in early karatsu from Momoyama period.
1927 Succession to the name of the 12th Tarouemon Nakazato.
1966 Received Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.
1969 Received the order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon. Named himself as Muan. Handed over the reign of the family to his son.
1976 Designated as Living national treasure. 
1985 Passed away at the age of 89.

Kawai Kanjiro: Tea bowl, Red spots with flower design [Shokei kiln]

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Kanjiro Kawai　河井 寛次郎

1890 Born in Aki city, Shimane prefecture.
1914 Completed ceramic industrial course at current Tokyo Institute if technology.
　　  Worked at Kyoto research institute for ceramics.
1920 Began ceramics at Gojozaka in Kyoto. Named his studio as 'Shokeiyo' (Shokei kiln)
         Produced pieces which got ideas from Chinese wares.
1922 Gained a great reputation after a solo exhibition in Tokyo.  
1924 Influenced by slipwares.  
1926 Involved with Mingei movement with Soetsu Yanagi and Shoji Hamada.
         Produced pieces of simple form with unique design. 
1937 Won a Grand prix at the Paris Universal Exposition. 
1949 More crative pieces were produced afterwards. 
1966 Passed away at the age of 76.