Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a Hidasuki sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing, and craftsmanship. This piece reflects Mr. Morimoto’s current focus on retaining the raw character of the clay, offering the pleasure of seeing it change and mature with use. While utilizing traditional methods—Kannon clay fired only once—the finished result follows firmly in the footsteps of ancient Bizen ware. The moist, azuki-bean colored clay body is draped in a rich, vermillion-hued Hidasuki, with stone inclusions (ishihaze) providing a perfect accent. True to the artist's concept, this is a piece you will want to use extensively and help "grow." Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 6.3cm × Diameter 5.8cm × Height 5.4cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions throughout Japan, primarily in Tokyo. His work was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Cup Exhibition" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a 2010 feature exhibition at Tenmaya in Okayama.