Ibe-style cylindrical katakuchi (spouted bowl)

This is an Ibe-ware cylindrical katakuchi (sake server) from Yoshinobu Morimoto's new exhibition. Drawing on the sensibilities refined through his persistent study and interpretation of antique Bizen ware, the artist has created a piece with a vibrant form that exudes a sense of free-spirited vitality. Intended for casual evening drinks, this vessel was crafted with a focus on both its wabi-sabi aesthetic and practical ease of use and maintenance. It is an ideal piece for those just beginning to explore the world of sake. The clay body features a deep reddish-purple and black hue, accented by a rich, intense yellow sesame glaze—a level of refinement that makes the piece an accompaniment to drinks all on its own. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 9.5cm × 8.0cm × Height 9.0cm

About the Yoshinobu Morimoto New Works 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 primarily in Tokyo and across the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Sake Ware Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition," also at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi. He continues to hold solo exhibitions throughout Japan, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.