Bizen ash-covered sake cup

This is a Bizen "haikaburi" (ash-covered) sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. The piece combines a graceful form with a flowing, lava-like natural glaze, embodying a dual nature of stillness and motion. The interior boasts a profound quality reminiscent of old Bizen ware, with thick, "goma" (sesame) ash glaze flowing into it, further deepening the scenery. With its rewarding texture to nurture and its captivating visual appeal, this piece is filled with the straightforward and powerful charm characteristic of Mr. Morimoto’s work. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 6.2cm x Diameter 5.8cm x Height 6.0cm 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. He was selected for the Tanabe Art Museum's "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition titled "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya in Okayama, among many other exhibitions held throughout the country.