일본 하기의 조선도공 미와가에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study is to find out that Miwa family, who has been known as a prestigious family of potter in Ha-ki, is a descendant of Joseon potter who was captured during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, and to examine who have been active as potter among the descendants of Joseon potters so far. They were kidnapped by Shishido Mototsugu(穴戶元續) in Joseon and entered Japan to live in Iwami as potters. When Mori family, was were transferred to Ha-gi, they also moved to Ha-gi and kept living as potters who assisted Saka family, the head(main) family of potter in Ha-gi. In the meantime, Joseon potters were sent to Kyoto twice by the command of the lord and had the opportunity to learn the skills of Rakuyaki(樂燒). Through that, they could take their place as potter family embodying the world of unique ceramics by combining Kyoto-style technology with traditional techniques of Ha-gi. Their way of making ceramics was not just smooth. There were crises such as abandonment of family business to change occupations, or economic recession regardless of their will. As a result, Miwa family also had passed through many crises due to their ancestors who were interested in that turned to politics, and economic circumstances. In addition, the currents of the times also gave them trials. As the Shogunate(Japan's feudal government) collapsed and new Meiji government come to power, the protection of Han system ensuring support was abolished and they should survive by themselves. To cope with a difficulty, they had to participate in fairs and various competitions to make a big name. In other words, they had to be recognized by the people for their ability as well as history and tradition. Consequently, they could plant themselves as a prestigious family of potter that has produced two Human national treasures in reality and in name.