Tominaga Genroku was one of the principal potters of Ureshino near Arita. He was a highly skilled Japanese-style painter and potter as well as a teacher at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. He exhibited his work only at Japanese exhibitions, and later he became head of the Protection of Cultural Properties Commission. He won a “santo shohai” (third prize) at the Fifth National Industrial Exposition in 1903. His porcelain ware, which was usually decorated in blue-and-white, underglaze copper red and overglaze enamels, was collectively called "Genroku yaki". He died in 1920, and the family business was succeeded by his first son. Genroku’s works are highly regarded and are considered to be of the caliber of those by more widely known studio potters such as Makuzu Kozan. Examples of Genroku’s work are featured in the world famous Khalili Collection entitled “Treasures of Imperial Japan.” Condition is perfect. Dimensions: 6” diameter, 1 3/8” high.