Ceramic vase, Snow, Morinobu Kimura, born in 1932

Morinobu Kimura, born in 1932 in Kyoto, came from a family of potters. He studied under his brother Morikazu and Shimizu Uichi, a Living National Treasure, before establishing his own kiln in 1967. His works, known for their innovative use of ash glaze and his reverse firing technique, have earned him praise and recognition at various national exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.

Beyond his creative output, he was the director of the Japanese Kogei Association and was involved as a judge in their exhibitions.

His ceramics have been selected for inclusion in major exhibitions and are featured in prestigious collections, including the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.

In 1990, it was recognized as an intangible cultural property by Kyoto Prefecture, reflecting its role in preserving traditional crafts and its impact on Japanese cultural heritage.

Tomobako signed by the artist

32 x 30cm approximately