Ido sake cup

This is a new Ido-style sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. In a manner typical of Morimoto-sensei, who became so immersed in his creative process that it was as if he were pining for the great masterpieces of Ido ware, this latest work possesses a powerful presence that makes it seem as though it has aged for many years. From the adjustment of the glaze to the beauty of the three-tiered expansion of the body, one can feel that every moment of its creation was approached with unwavering focus. The piece itself is highly porous and will easily absorb sake, making the way it changes over time—such as the development of crackle patterns and the deepening of the surface character—one of its great pleasures. (Please note that due to the nature of this work, it cannot hold sake for extended periods.) Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipment).
Diameter 9.3cm × 9.0cm × Height 4.8cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his training 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 "Exhibition of Modeling for Tea Ceremony" at the Tanabe Museum of Art. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Cup Exhibition" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition for "Yoshinobu Morimoto" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.