Background
Gembe Seikai was born about 1700 in Tsugaru (Aomori). His first family name was Ikeda. His father, Gembe, went to Tokyo to learn lacquerware-making art.
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Gembe Seikai went to Edo (1699) and learned the art under Tarozaemon Seikai.
Career
After returning to his native place, be originated Tsugarunuri, or Tsugaru lacquerware. His descendants engaged in lacquerware manufacturing for generations.
