Kenkichi Tomimoto

Kenkichi Tomimoto (1886–1963) was a Japanese teacher, potter and ceramicist.

Also recorded as Tomimoto Kenkichi.

Kenkichi Tomimoto in brief

Born
1886
Died
1963
Known for
teacher, potter and ceramicist
Place of birth
Ando
Contents

Overview

Born at Ando in 1886, died at Kyoto in 1963.

In detail

Kenkichi Tomimoto studied at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Work by Kenkichi Tomimoto is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Living National Treasure of Japan.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Tomimoto Kenkichi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q11456982: Kenkichi Tomimoto

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