Scarlet-splashed tobiguchi-style small jar

This is a newly kiln-fired *tobiguchi* (kite-beak) small jar by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and form. Labeled as a "small jar," it is designed to be versatile: it functions as a *katakuchi* sake server, a vessel for pickling due to its jar-like shape, or even as a small flower vase. While downsized from the *tobiguchi* small jars of ancient Bizen, it incorporates various improvements; for instance, when used as a sake server, the rim is thinned and extended for a clean, sharp pour. True to Morimoto's dedication to clay and firing techniques, the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings are outstanding, with the deep, striking contrast of the fire-cord patterns emerging against the pale bluish body, resulting in a truly magnificent finish. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for delivery)
Diameter 8.4cm x Diameter 8.3cm x Height 9.9cm 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 "Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition" at the Tanabe Museum of Art in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Ware Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited in the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Feature" at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.