Bizen ware water jar

This Bizen water jar (mizusashi) is from Yoshinobu Morimoto’s new exhibition. The series recreates the Momoyama period, when the wabi-cha world evolved from the use of "mitate" (repurposed objects) by tea masters into the production of authentic tea ceramics. This piece represents the quintessential Bizen water jar; the powerful, expansive *yahazu-guchi* (arrow-notch rim) and the dignified, solid construction of the body give it an overwhelming presence that makes it a stunning display piece on its own. After being built using the coil method, the potter’s wheel marks were left intact, and bold spatula marks were added to create a dynamic clay surface that can be enjoyed from various angles. The contrast between the *goma* (ash glaze) and *sangiri* (kiln-floor reduction) markings is also magnificent. (*Note: The matching lid is currently in production; the one shown in the photo is a sample.) Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 21.3cm x 19.7cm x Height 19.5cm

About Yoshinobu Morimoto’s New Exhibition Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. In 1996, he completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center. 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. 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 Artists’ Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists’ Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.