Oribe sake cup

This is an Oribe sake cup created by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing, and technique. It is a refreshing piece featuring a rich green Oribe glaze applied over the light, slightly orange-toned Shigaraki clay. The cup is shaped in the *umadara* (horse-trough) style, which is a signature of Morimoto’s; the wide interior allows for full appreciation of the contrast between the Oribe glaze and the clay. It is a magnificent Oribe piece that reflects the dedication of a true purist, possessing a high quality that stands equal to any work from Bizen or Inbe. Original signed box to follow (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 8.4cm × Diameter 8.2cm × Height 3.5cm 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 nationwide, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tabe Museum "Chanoyu Modeling 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 has continued to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.