About Yoshikazu Kondo (近藤 義和 · 義翠)
Yoshikazu Kondo, known as Gissui (義翠), is a Tokoname potter associated with Gissui Tōen in Aichi Prefecture. Japanese cooperative and prefectural listings identify his work with tea ware, craft objects and pottery instruction.
Tokoname’s ceramics tradition brings together careful vessel design and technical experience with clay. At Great Zakka, discover teapots attributed to Kondo under the Gissui name.
