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.