[Ryosai INOUE]
A Japanese potter.
Ryosai I (1828- unknown)
　The first generation Ryosai was originally a potter in Seto. He moved to Tokyo and established his kiln in Asakusa along with Sobei Shimada, and produced ceramics for export.
Ryosai II (1845-1905)
A potter in the Meiji period. Ryosai II was born in Nagoya as a son of an Oniwayaki potter, Jihei Kawamoto II, then he was adopted by Ryosai I. Ryosai II produced authentic works, and he is known as one of potters who represent the Meiji period. Died in 1905, at the age of 61.
Ryosai III (1888-1971)
Ryosai III was born as Ryotaro in Asakusa as the eldest son of the first generation Ryosai. He started to produce ceramics in 1905, then succeeded his father’s ceramic company at the age 17 and refined his skills at Hazan Italy’s studio.
Ryosai III moved his kiln to Yokohama, and succeeded Ryosai III in 1914.
In 1928, he won his first prize at the Teiten Exhibition, and later he received the First Yokohama Cultural Award in 1953, the Japan Art Academy Award in 1959 and the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon in 1967.
Died in 1971 at the age of 82.