Eiraku Zengorou XVI (Sokuzen) (1917-1998)

1917

Born in Kyoto

1930

Entered in Kyoto city school of arts and crafts

1935

Named “Eiraku Zengorou XVI”

1936

He built his atelier in Oiso, Kanagawa.

1960

Formed the Kyoto traditional ceramics association and became a first president.

1998

Passed away at the age of 81.