Yi Sam-pyeong

Yi Sam-pyeong (died 1655), or Kanagae Sanbee (金ヶ江三兵衛) in historical sources, was a Japanese potter who is said to have moved from Korea. He is often considered the father of Imari porcelain (Arita porcelain) although the narrative is today questioned by historians. He is honored in Sueyama Shrine of Arita as the father of Arita porcelain.

Read more about Yi Sam-pyeong:  Popular Narrative, The Real Kanagae Sanbee, Development of The Narrative