Hidasuki cylindrical pouring vessel

This is a *hidaski* (fire-cord) cylindrical *katakuchi* (spouted bowl) from Yoshinobu Morimoto's new exhibition. Drawing on the sensibilities honed through his ongoing engagement with historical Bizen pottery, the artist has created a piece with a dynamic form that exudes a free and spirited character. Crafted with evening drinks in mind, this piece serves as an accessible vessel that emphasizes a wabi-sabi aesthetic, ease of use, and simple maintenance. It is the perfect choice for those just beginning to explore the world of sake. The ink-like black surface combined with vermilion-toned *hidaski* markings creates a striking effect, as if they are emerging from the clay itself. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 10.5cm × 8.4cm × Height 8.9cm

About the Yoshinobu Morimoto New Works Exhibition Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. After completing his studies at the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1996 and working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions primarily in Tokyo and across Japan. His work was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Form Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He exhibited in the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi (Tokyo) in 2008 and the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in 2009. He continues to hold solo exhibitions nationwide, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya (Okayama) in 2010.