Potter's Name The late Tsuneaki Shimabukuro Plate Design: Dragon Demon Boat Plate Diameter: 37cm Thickness: 7cm Pedestal Depth: 29cm Height: 36cm (including plate) Height: 26cm (pedestal only) Width: 26cm (pedestal only) Condition: Artwork, 中古品 (used) Potter's Biography Tsuneaki Shimabukuro's Pottery History May 15, Taisho 14 (1925) Born in Shikiya, Naha City. Upon graduating from elementary school, he entered the Arakaki Seikojo, under the tutelage of Eitoku Arakaki. 1942 Drafted into a military factory. September 1946 Joined the Goshigaisha Yaekiki Kojo. December 1949 Resigned due to the dissolution of the company. 1949 Entered the Kobashikawa Seikojo (O), and received guidance from his father-in-law, Korekiyo Kawamitsu. March 29, 1966 March 30, 1967 March 28, 1969 1976 May 30, 1983 Received the Okinawa Prefectural Art Exhibition Award. Received the Okinawa Prefectural Art Exhibition Associate Member Award. Became a member of the Okinawa Prefectural Art Exhibition and became a judge. Received the title of Traditional Craftsman from the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Crafts. Awarded as an outstanding skilled worker at the general meeting of the Okinawa Prefectural Craft Federation. October 3, 1986 Received the Yellow Ribbon Medal. February 1988 Received the Okinawa Times Art Award - Encouragement Prize. May 15, 1991 Awarded in the traditional culture category for the 70th anniversary of Naha City's municipal administration. February 24, 1994 Received the Okinawa Times Art Award - Grand Prize. 1999, 2001 Featured on NHK's "Pottery Exploration." Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Sixth Class. 2007 Died on a specified date in Reiwa 2 (2020). Awarded as a Naha City meritorious person.