Ido sake cup

This is a new Ido-style sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. As one would expect from an artist who immersed himself in his craft out of a deep yearning for the great masterpieces of Ido ware, this piece possesses a striking presence that makes it seem as though it has aged for many years, despite being a recent creation. From the adjustment of the glaze to the beauty of the three-tiered flared body, holding the piece makes it clear that it was crafted with unwavering attention to every detail. The work itself is highly absorbent to sake, and the significant changes in its crazing and the character of its surface are part of the joy of owning it. (Please note that due to the nature of the work, sake cannot be left in the cup for extended periods.) Signed paulownia box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 9.1cm x 8.9cm x Height 4.7cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Ceramics 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 throughout Japan, with a focus on Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Exhibition of Contemporary Sake Vessels" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Exhibition of Contemporary Tea Bowls" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.