Ibe Rokkaku Sake Cup

This is a new Ibe hexagonal sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. This challenging latest work reimagines the Kiseto hexagonal sake cup through Morimoto’s unique perspective. The hard-fired surface features a subtle "nuke" (clearance) effect, and the lustrous quality of the clay is a magnificent highlight. The generous "goma" (ash glaze) pooled in the interior adds profound depth and complements the hexagonal form beautifully. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.1cm × Diameter 6.3cm × Height 4.8cm 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 Japan. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, his work was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition." In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. In 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition titled "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya in Okayama, among many other exhibitions throughout the country.