{"product_id":"p5749","title":"Hidasuki tea bowl","description":"This is a Hidasuki (fire-cord) chawan by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. While many of Morimoto’s works feature reduction-fired Hidasuki, this piece showcases a vivid, oxidation-fired Hidasuki that highlights his mastery of kiln work. This tea bowl features a magnificent clay texture that sets it apart from all others; the surface, speckled with eruptions of iron, may appear rough at first glance, but it feels surprisingly smooth in the hand—a captivating white surface you will want to stroke endlessly. The contrast in its coloring is also fascinating; while it initially evokes the image of parched earth, the more you look, the more its slightly yellowish hue, combined with the iron spots, resembles cookies and cream, constantly changing your impression of the bowl until you are completely enchanted. White clay is the star of this piece, with the Hidasuki acting as a perfectly positioned supporting role—a testament to Morimoto’s meticulous attention to detail. The stone inclusion on the front even looks like a brooch, adding a very charming touch.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.0cm x 11.9cm x Height 8.3cm\n\nYoshinobu 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 Museum of Art’s \"Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition\" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the \"Contemporary Artists' Sake Cup Exhibition\" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo. In 2009, he participated in the \"Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition\" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition, \"Special Feature: Yoshinobu Morimoto,\" at Tenmaya, Okayama, among many other exhibitions nationwide.","brand":"森本良信","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618007568481,"sku":"5749","price":80000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5749.jpg?v=1790231045","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5749","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}