○ Miura Chikusen I
Born on August 15, 1854 (Ansei 1) in Shimogyo, Kyoto. His childhood name was Masakichi, and his other given name was Komajiro. He was originally called Yuseikyo and later Shougetsuan.
At the age of 13, he entered the training of potter Ninnami. In 1883 (Meiji 16), he opened his own kiln in Gojozaka.
He died on March 19, 1915 (Taisho 4), at the age of 63.
○ Miura Chikusen II
Born on January 11, 1882 (Meiji 15) in Gojozaka as the eldest son of the first generation Miura Chikusen.
His childhood name was Keitaro, and he succeeded the second generation Miura Chikusen in 1915 (Taisho 4). He died on March 27, 1920 (Taisho 9), at the age of 39.
○ Miura Chikusen III
The youngest brother of the second Miura Chikusen, he took the name of the third generation in 1921 (Taisho 10), and later branched out and took the name Chikken.
○ Miura Chikusen IV
Born on February 4, 1911(Meiji 44), in Gojozaka as the eldest son of the second Miura Chikusen.
His childhood name was Yozo. He studied painting, ceramics, and other subjects at the Kyoto City Art School.
In 1931 (Showa 6), he succeeded the fourth generation Miura Chikusen. In 1972 (Showa 47), he handed the fifth generation Miura Chikusen over to his eldest son Toru and retired.
He passed away on November 22, 1976 (Showa 51), at the age of 66.
○ Miura Chikusen V
Born on August 31, 1934 (Showa 9), in Gojozaka, Kyoto, as the eldest son of the 4th Miura Chikusen. His childhood name was Toru.
Graduated from the Faculty of Literature at Doshisha University in 1957, majoring in Japanese cultural history and aesthetics and art studies. Studied ceramics under the 4th Miura Chikusen.
Graduated from the molding department of the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Technical School in 1958.
Completed the ceramics department of the Kyoto Municipal Crafts Guidance Center in 1959. During that time, he trained in tea ceremony, sencha ceremony, flower arrangement, and incense.
Succeeded as the 5th Chikusen in 1972.
Utilizing the traditional style of Kyoto ware and the Miura Chikusen family, he trained and acquired ceramic techniques in general.
As an alternative to the traditional climbing kiln firing method, which became unusable due to air pollution prevention laws, he successfully developed a more effective firing method using gas and electricity.
In 1974 (Showa 49), he published the catalogue “Selections from the Works of Miura Chikusen V,” followed by “Selections from the Works of Miura Chikusen V II” in 1977, followed by “Selections from the Works of Miura Chikusen V III,” “Selections from the Works of Miura Chikusen V VI.”
Every year, he holds solo exhibitions of his works around the country.