Bizen Sake Cup

This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional 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 antique ceramics, this magnificent cup features a unified body of profound yellow sesame glaze and a uniquely alluring clay texture. The clay itself has a rich, ochre hue reminiscent of melted chocolate, which pairs perfectly with the vibrant yellow sesame markings. The base is crafted with a slight thickness, giving the piece a robust and powerful presence. Box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.3cm x Diameter 6.5cm x Height 5.0cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Ceramics Center program 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 "Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Vessels Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo in 2008 and the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue in 2009. He has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.