Bizen tea cup

This new Bizen teacup is the work of Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. True to the meticulous standards he applies to every aspect of his pottery, this is an exquisite piece that dazzles with a magnificent style and firing that is truly captivating. As expected from an artist who always works at top gear, this premium piece is thoroughly fired down to the depths of the interior and the edge of the foot, while still retaining a profound and rich earthen quality. This special work is sure to be appreciated as a thoughtful gift for someone dear, and it is a top-tier piece worthy of sharing special moments as a gift to yourself. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter: 9.3cm x 9.0cm, Height: 9.7cm

About gift wrapping Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Pottery Center program in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions nationwide, primarily in Tokyo. His work was selected for the "Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition" at the Tanabe Museum of Art in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, 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.