Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a new *hidasuki* (fire-cord) sake cup by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing techniques, and craftsmanship. He has brilliantly mastered the expression of *wabi-sabi* focused on the earthy character of antique Bizen ware, resulting in a piece brimming with highlights that seem to speak to the viewer. While Morimoto’s *hidasuki* displays a wide variety of styles, for this piece he has chosen the austere, unrefined *hidasuki* of folk pottery rather than the prestigious *hidasuki* associated with *daimyo* utensils. Although it is a *hidasuki* piece, the true protagonist remains the clay body; the surface, which looks rugged and coarse, has a surprisingly smooth texture that is incredibly pleasant to the touch. Black *goma* (ash glaze) is also scattered across the interior, bringing further variation to the deeply flavorful *hidasuki* markings. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipment)
Diameter 6.1cm × Diameter 6.0cm × Height 4.9cm 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 Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition," also at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya, Okayama, in 2010.