Background
Funamochi Gen-etsu died in 1664 ( date of birth is unknown).
船持 玄悅
Funamochi Gen-etsu died in 1664 ( date of birth is unknown).
Originally a medical practitioner in Kyoto, Funamochi Gen-etsu was invited by the Lord of Tsushima clan (Nagasaki Prefecture) to open a ceramics furnace at Kama- yama. His wares were known for their sombre and soft tones.