Ibe Sake Cup

This is a freshly kiln-fired Ibe sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. True to the Ibe name, this piece is filled with playfulness, featuring unique irregularities as if hand-molded and a wavy rim. The thickly applied sesame glaze has a density reminiscent of oil paint, and because it was cooled slowly, it streaks like a flickering flame. Consistent with Morimoto's style, the clay surface is not a solid black but a complex blend of brownish-tan and dark purple, resulting in a finish with an incredible depth of color. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 7.0cm × Diameter 6.6cm × Height 4.7cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. In 1996, he completed the Bizen Pottery Center program. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions annually across Japan, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artist Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.