Kaiu Naizen

Kaiu Naizen was a member of the Crab Clan who lived toward the end of Hantei XVII's reign. He developed a new type of kiln flue that gave potters more control over the firing process. At the same time Agasha Hyuotaru developed a number of new ceramic glazes that possessed a depth of color not previously seen. The two advances combined to create a wide array of new decorative effects in ceramics.