Ido-style 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 work with clay, firing, and form. Engrossed in the creation of this piece as if pining for a great masterpiece of Ido ware, Mr. Morimoto has produced a work that possesses a powerful presence, as if it had aged for many years despite being brand new. From the adjustment of the glaze to the beauty of the three-tiered flared body, one can feel the unwavering focus he poured into every moment of its creation. The piece itself is highly porous and will easily absorb sake, making the changes in the crackle glaze and the character of the surface a joy to behold. (Due to the nature of the work, please note that sake cannot be left in the cup for long periods of time.)
*There is a slight wobble, but it stabilizes once sake is poured into it. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for delivery).
Diameter 9.5cm × 9.4cm × 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 throughout Japan, with a focus on Tokyo. He was selected for the Tabe Museum's "Ceramics for Tea Ceremony" exhibition in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Ware Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, in 2008, and at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, in 2009. He has held solo exhibitions at various venues, including "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.