Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a Hidasuki sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. It features a profound Hidasuki pattern achieved through thorough reduction firing, with vermilion Hidasuki markings set against a slightly bluish-gray clay body. The gray surface, crafted from carefully selected clay, is accented by black stone inclusions, creating a truly moving landscape. This piece embodies "the purity of clay," a theme currently central to Mr. Morimoto’s work, allowing the user to directly enjoy the qualities of the earth as it changes and develops a unique character through use. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 6.2cm × Diameter 5.7cm × Height 5.3cm 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. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, his work was featured in the "Exhibition of Contemporary Sake Vessels" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Exhibition of Contemporary Tea Bowls," also at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. He continues to hold solo exhibitions across Japan, including a special feature at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.