Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a Hidasuki sake cup from Yoshinobu Morimoto's new exhibition. Among the Bizen ware that has seen a revival following eras of prosperity and decline, this series expresses a free worldview unconstrained by formality. Utilizing the sensibilities polished through his attempts to internalize and reinterpret ancient Bizen, he has created a form full of dynamism that conveys a free and spirited character. The surface was chamfered after hand-coiling, giving it a deep, rich texture that makes the somewhat coarse clay seem to rise up. The meticulously selected Hidasuki patterns are vivid and unbroken, making it a delight just to gaze upon while enjoying a drink. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 7.4cm x 7.3cm x Height 6.1cm

About Yoshinobu Morimoto's New Exhibition 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 mainly in Tokyo and across Japan. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.