Confectionery dish, individual plate, side plate, round, pine needle design, Suzuki Omotesaku, 3rd generation, set of 10

[Suzuki Omotesaku (childhood name Inoue Sutekichi)]
Born in 1874 (Meiji 7) in Azumigawa-cho, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture
In 1884, around the 17th year of the Meiji era, he moved to Kyoto and was adopted by the lacquer artist Suzuki Nagamasa, taking the name Suzuki Hyosaku, but later switched to lacquer and studied under the second Kimura Hyosai.
1909 (Meiji 42) The painting technique of the front is highly evaluated and it is a sacred treasure of Ise Shrine.
In 1911 (Taisho 2), he was in charge of painting the Takamikura, the Imperial Throne, and the Banzai banners for the Imperial Ceremony.
In 1916 (Taisho 5), the store became the official business of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
In 1919 (Taisho 8), he was very active in Kyoto, and participated in Katsumi Village, led by Kamisaka Yukiyoshi, and was enthusiastically involved in the creation of lacquerware.
One of the founding advisors of the Kyoto Lacquer Art Association
Through his activities as a representative of the Lacquerware Trade Association and as a member of the Kyoto Art and Crafts Association, he endeavored to spread the word about lacquer art and convey its techniques. He passed away in 1943 (Showa 18).
[Second generation Suzuki Omotesaku (real name Teijiro, haiku name Teijiro)]
Born in Kyoto in 1905 (Meiji 38)
Learn lacquer painting techniques under his master, Omote Saku
In 1926 (Taisho 15), at the age of 21, he was selected to participate in the Prince Shotoku Celebration Exhibition, which marked the beginning of his creative career.
1934 (Showa 9) Exhibited at the Ryugataha Crafts Exhibition
After that, he won prizes at the Kyoto Exhibition, and continued to exhibit at the Teiten and Bunten Exhibitions.
1937 (Showa 12) 32 years old: Won the Silver Medal at the Paris World Exposition
In 1978, at the age of 73, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Craftsmen Exhibition" and held a commemorative solo exhibition "50 Years with Urushi"
1981: Held a 70th birthday commemorative solo exhibition at Takashimaya in Kyoto
Passed away in 1991
[Third Generation Suzuki Omote Sakusaku (real name Masaya)]
Born in Kyoto in 1932 (Showa 7)
Graduated from Kyoto Hiyoshigaoka High School
Enrolled in the lacquer arts department of Tokyo University of the Arts and graduated
Completed one year of study at Tokyo University of the Arts.
1972: Received the Japan Contemporary Crafts Award in 1972.
1973 (Showa 48) Won the special prize at the Nitten Exhibition and later became a judge.
1977 (Showa 52) Hakone Open-Air Museum, Museum Award winner
1988: Involved in planning and producing the sculptures for the history exhibition room at the Kyoto Museum of Art, Kyoto Prefecture.
1993: Received the Prime Minister's Award

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