Ninsei

Little is known directly about his life; he is believed to have been born in the village of Tamba,[2] near Tachikui in Hyogo Prefecture, near Kobe.

After learning the technique of making tea jars in Seto, around the Shōhō era (1644-1648) he opened the Omuro kiln in front of the gate of Ninnaji Temple.

[4] Tea master Kanamori Sowa (Shigechika) heaped high praise for his excellent potter's wheel technology and Kyoto-style design.

[5] In response to orders from the public and daimyō families his ware became popular with Japanese tea ceremony.

He is also believed to have had a son, nicknamed "Ninsei II", who attempted to succeed him in his work, but did not reach the same level.