Nishimura Donin (西村道仁)

Donin NISHIMURA (1504-1555) was a caster and Kamashi (tea pot maker) in the Sengoku period (period of warring states). He was from Kyoto. His common name was Kunitsugu. He was the earliest ancestor of the Nishimura family and his descendants became Kamashi for generations.

Career

He was referred to as Tenkaichi (Japan's No. 1) in Sanjo Kamanza.

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