Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a new 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. The exquisite coloration of the Hidasuki, combined with the nuances of the moxa-colored Kannon clay, results in a premium-quality piece worthy of a solo exhibition. While the rich and deeply nuanced Hidasuki is exceptional, the base is truly remarkable; it is perfectly fired while retaining the distinctive texture characteristic of earthenwares. I believe this is a supreme piece that beautifully captures the "freshness" that Morimoto-sensei strives to achieve. Furthermore, the *ishihaze* (stone explosions) against the rich Hidasuki act as a delightful accent, creating a landscape that covers the entire surface of the vessel. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 6.3cm x Diameter 5.5cm x Height 5.7cm 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 primarily in Tokyo and across the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.