Bizen sake cup

This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superb aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Reflecting the work of an artist who pours his heart into the study of ancient ceramics, this magnificent sake cup features a profound yellow "goma" (ash glaze) fused with a clay surface that possesses a unique allure. The presence of straw mixed within the goma creates a white "ito-goma" (thread-like ash) pattern, evoking the appearance of antique Bizen ware. Furthermore, the texture of the clay, with a slight touch of rawness just before being fully fired, gives it a softness that promises excellent usability over time. Box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 7.4cm × Diameter 6.5cm × Height 5.1cm 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 solo exhibitions every year, primarily in Tokyo and across the country. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, his work was selected for the "Exhibition of Modeling for Tea Ceremony" at the Tanabe Art Museum. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2010, he held a special feature exhibition, "Yoshinobu Morimoto: A Retrospective," at Tenmaya in Okayama, among many other solo exhibitions held throughout the country.