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, earned him praise and recognition at various national exhibitions, such as the Japanese Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.
Beyond his creative output, he served as the director of the Japan Kogei Association and served as a judge in their exhibitions.
His ceramics have been selected for inclusion in major exhibitions and are held 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
Approximately 32 x 30 cm