Background
He was born in Ishikawa Prefecture.
He was born in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Graduated from the National History Section, Tokyo University (1899).
Specialized in the history of Oriental line arts. Was appointed a technical expert of the Educa¬tion Ministry (1918) and became a member of the Imperial Museum’s Cultural Committee and the Imperial Household Treasures Preservation Committee. An authority on the history of Oriental fine arts.
Eldest son of Tadateru.