Ido saké 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 work with clay, firing, and form. As one would expect from Mr. Morimoto, who threw himself into the creation of this piece with a longing for the legendary Ido masterworks, this latest work possesses a powerful presence as if it had aged for many years. From the adjustment of the glaze to the beauty of the three-tiered expansion of the body, one can sense that every moment was crafted with unwavering focus. The piece itself is highly absorbent, and the way it changes—including the development of craquelure and the texture of the surface—is one of its great pleasures. (Please note that due to the nature of the work, sake cannot be left in the cup for long periods of time.) Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 9.5cm × 9.4cm × Height 5.0cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions mainly in Tokyo and across the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2010, he held a solo exhibition, "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature," at Tenmaya in Okayama, among many others held in various locations.