Potter’s profile — Takahashi Mitsuo (Rakusai 4th)

1925 - Born in Shigaraki, Japan
1976 - Succeeded to the name  Rakusai 4th after the death of his father    

            Rakusai 3rd.

1973 - (April) Invited to hold a private exhibition in Los Angeles, U.S.A. and

            received a letter of thanks from the mayor of the city.

1973 - (May) Gave a lecture on climbing kiln firing methods and

           demonstrated hand-throwing techniques at the University of Southern 

           California L.A.

1976 - Recognized as a Traditional craftsman by the Minister of International

           Trade and Industry.

1978 - Held a private exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi,   

           Tokyo.