it's the work of the head of a porcelain dynasty. he inherited his title 30 years ago. he is now 78. at some point he will pass the prestigious name to his eldest son but he has much to teach, the transition begins many years in advance. pottery production began in the early 17th century. the first generation of porcelains appeared at this time. the family has been the driving force of ceramics ever since. more than 50 people work at the kiln. the family heirs continue to lead their fellow craftsmen. he became sick three years ago. little by little his son took on more important work. he started supervising the firing of the kiln but always under the watchful eye of his father. >> translator: you're just imitating. make a contrast with hues. >> translator: i got it wrong. >> translator: in the japanese aesthetic, there's a tremendous breadth and depth in the word "beauty." unless you understand that you won't be a good ceramist. >> reporter: the teacher is strict and the training goes on every day. >> translator: i want him to challenge himself more. it's okay for him t

it's the work of the head of a porcelain dynasty. he inherited his title 30 years ago. he is now 78. at some point he will pass the prestigious name to his eldest son but he has much to teach, the transition begins many years in advance. pottery production began in the early 17th century. the first generation of porcelains appeared at this time. the family has been the driving force of ceramics ever since. more than 50 people work at the kiln. the family heirs continue to lead their fellow craftsmen. he became sick three years ago. little by little his son took on more important work. he started supervising the firing of the kiln but always under the watchful eye of his father. >> translator: you're just imitating. make a contrast with hues. >> translator: i got it wrong. >> translator: in the japanese aesthetic, there's a tremendous breadth and depth in the word "beauty." unless you understand that you won't be a good ceramist. >> reporter: the teacher is strict and the training goes on every day. >> translator: i want him to challenge himself more. it's okay for him t

head of a porcelain dynasty. he inherited his title 30 years ago. he is now 78. at some point he will pass the prestigious name to his eldest son but he has much to teach. the transition begins many years in advance. pottery production began in the early 17th century. the first generation of porcelains appeared at this time. the family has been the driving force of the ceramics ever since. more than 50 people work at the kiln. they continue to lead their fellow craftsmen. the leader became sick three years ago. little by little, his son took on more important work. he started supervising the firing of the kiln. but always under the watchful eye of his father. >> translator: you're just imitating. make a contrast with hues. >> translator: i got it wrong. >> translator: there is a tremendous breadth and depth in the word beauty. unless you understand that, you won't be a good ceramic painter. >> reporter: the teacher is strict and the training goes on every day. >> translator: i want him to challenge himself more. it's okay for him to make mistakes and embarrass hi