Hidasuki Katakuchi

This is a *hidaski* (fire-cord) *katakuchi* (spouted bowl) from Yoshinobu Morimoto’s new exhibition. It is part of a series that recreates the style of early Karatsu and *Oku-Gorai* (Old Korean-style) Karatsu—an era that began with the so-called "Tea Bowl War"—using Bizen techniques. Produced following the Karatsu method, these pieces are made in large quantities with a focus on speed, after which only the most exceptional works are selected for release. This particular piece is notable for the well-balanced combination of intent and spontaneity in its spatula marks and oval form. The vibrant, almost fluorescent *hidaski* markings are magnificent, perfectly complementing the rounded rim. Signed wooden box (*shihō-zan*)
Diameter 16.1cm × 12.1cm × Height 7.2cm

About the Yoshinobu Morimoto New Works Exhibition Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Ceramics 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 Japan. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.