Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki, Dosan Shosen's Sometsuke Sansui Koro (Incense Burner) Made by Dosan Shosen of Gojozaka. Dimensions: Diameter 13cm, Height 11cm, with wooden box Dosan Shosen: Ceramic History Born in 1933 as the fourth son of the first generation Kyosen. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Kyoto Municipal Fushimi High School in 1953. Studied under the second generation Kyuho in 1955. Received the Mayor's Award at the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Youth Group Exhibition in 1958. Became independent in 1964 and was named Shosen by the head priest of Kotoin Temple in Murasakino, and thereafter aspired to create tea ceremony utensils. Received the Excellence Award from the Governor at the 3rd Kyoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Technology Competition in 1976. Received the Excellence Award from the Governor at the 4th Kyoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Technology Competition in 1977. Received the Excellence Award from the Governor at the 5th Kyoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Technology Competition in 1978. Due to receiving the Excellence Award three times, he was invited to exhibit at the Craft Industry Technology Competition every year thereafter. Received the Encouragement Prize at the 6th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1984. Received the KBS Kyoto Award at the 7th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1985. Received the Encouragement Prize at the 8th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1986. Received the Encouragement Prize at the 9th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1987. Received the Chairman's Award of the Traditional Crafts Industry Technology Promotion Association at the 11th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1989. Held a solo exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya in 1990. Received the Chairman of the Kyoto Shinkin Bank Award at the 12th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1990. Certified as a Traditional Craftsman in 1992. Received the Chairman's Award of the Heian Kento 1200 Year Memorial Association at the 15th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1993. Received the President of the Bank of Kyoto Award at the 16th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1994. Received the Chairman of the Kyoto Ceramic Association Award at the 18th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1996. Received the Chairman's Award of the Traditional Crafts Industry Technology Promotion Association at the 20th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 1998. Awarded as an Outstanding Craftsman of Kyoto Prefecture (Master Craftsman of Kyoto) by the Governor in 1998. Won an award at the 1st Japan Traditional Craftsmen's Association Exhibition in 1998. Donated tea ceremony utensils to the East Annex of the Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park and received a letter of appreciation from the Mayor of Numazu in 1999. Received the Chairman of the Kyoto City Tourism Association Award at the 22nd Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 2000. Received the Chairman of the Kyoto Ceramic Wholesale Cooperative Association Award at the 23rd Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 2001. Received the Chairman of the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award at the 24th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 2002. Awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays in the autumn of 2004. Received the Chairman of the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry Award at the 28th Kyo-yaki Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in 2006. Traditional Craftsman: Shosen Dosan Pottery: Kyo-yaki/Kiyomizu-yaki Type: Pottery, Incense Burner