Plain Karatsu Sake Cup

This is a plain Karatsu sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an excellent aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his use of clay, firing, and technique. He transforms coarse, sandy clay into thin, supple forms, masterfully harmonizing the raw nature of the earth with a weathered, aged texture. The ash glaze, applied with just the right thickness so as not to disrupt the delicate form, features magnificent crackle patterns that evoke a sense of wabi-sabi. Mr. Morimoto’s meticulous approach to form and glaze is designed to be enjoyed over time, ensuring that the piece develops a richer character with every use, never failing to captivate. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.0cm x Diameter 6.9cm x Height 6.6cm 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 annual solo exhibitions primarily in Tokyo and across the country. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, he was selected for the Tabe Museum’s "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition." In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a 2010 feature exhibition at Tenmaya in Okayama.