Ibe-ware cylindrical pitcher with pouring spout

This is an Ibe-ware katakuchi (sake pouring vessel) from Yoshinobu Morimoto's new exhibition. Drawing on the sensibilities he honed while studying and reinterpreting traditional Old Bizen, he has created a form full of dynamic energy that conveys a free and spirited character. Crafted with daily evening drinks in mind as an easy-to-use piece of sake ware, it prioritizes a wabi-sabi aesthetic while ensuring usability and easy maintenance. It is a perfect piece for those just beginning to enjoy sake. The clay body, featuring deep reddish-purple and black tones, is complemented by a rich yellow sesame glaze, giving it a sophisticated charm that is a delight to behold even on its own. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 9.9cm x 8.2cm x Height 8.6cm

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 nationwide, primarily in Tokyo. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, his works were selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition." In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Ware Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009 at the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the 2010 "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya in Okayama.