Incense holder, pale blue Kochi, Sumida River, by Nakamura Suiran

Sumida River Houseboat
The history of pleasure boats is long, dating back to the Heian period and even mentioned in the famous "Manyoshu".
During the Edo period, it spread as a form of entertainment culture, mainly among feudal lords and samurai.
"Yakatabune" boats convey the atmosphere of the Edo period

[2nd Generation Nakamura Suiran]
Born in Kyoto in 1942 (Showa 17)
1961: Graduated from Kyoto Municipal Hiyoshigaoka High School, Art Department, Ceramic Artist Course
Born into a family that ran a ceramic overglaze business, he studied under his father, the first Suiran
1974 (Showa 49) Succeeded to the name of the second generation Suiran
1984: Won the Grand Prize at the 6th Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition
Winner of the NHK Chairman's Award at the 9th National Traditional Crafts Exhibition
1987: Certified as a Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki traditional craftsman in Showa 62
In 1993, he exhibited at the first overseas exhibition in 125 years, "Contemporary Kyoto Ware and Kiyomizu Ware in Paris," and served as the exhibition's executive committee chairman.
2003 Kyoto Master Craftsman, Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Industry Excellent Technician Award
2010: Awarded the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award for Contemporary Master Craftsman (Outstanding Craftsman)
Since then, he has been active in numerous solo exhibitions and exhibitions.
The next generation's daughter is also making pottery