Inbe Tokkuri

This is a new Ibe-style sake flask by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Created using the "kise-yaki" (overlay firing) technique, which is a signature of Morimoto-sensei, the flask features a striking two-part appearance that evokes the intensity of the kiln. Amidst the strong contrast between black and yellow tones, white "itogoma" (thread-like sesame glaze) caused by the high-temperature transformation of the "hidasuki" markings adds a wonderfully refined, weathered accent. Inspired by masterpieces of antique ceramics, this piece is smaller than his previous works, making it lighter, more user-friendly, and elegant. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Rim 3.4cm × Body diameter 8.5cm × Body diameter 8.3cm × Height 12.3cm; Capacity approx. 320cc 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 solo exhibitions every year, primarily in Tokyo and across Japan. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Sake Ware Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. He has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition for Yoshinobu Morimoto at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.