Ibe-style sake cup

This Ibe sake cup is the work of Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superior aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. It features Morimoto’s signature refined cup shape combined with dynamic *goma* (sesame glaze). There is a slightly soft, translucent quality in the interior not seen in his previous works, which, along with a subtle *hidaski* (fire-cord) mark, creates a unique landscape. The base, which has a *kabuse-yaki* (covered-firing) style finish, displays a rich, deep *hidaski* effect, allowing one to thoroughly enjoy every detail even down to the corners of the foot. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.7cm × Diameter 7.5cm × Height 3.1cm 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 the country, 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 Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.