Vintage Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji Temple, Yagyu Houtokuzenji, Hashimoto Jyousho, Okuda Soshun, Chashaku Name: Juzan, Matcha Bamboo Scoop,
The Chashaku tea scoop was named “Juzan” by Hashimoto Jyousho.
1962: He graduated from Hanazono University.
1962: He studied Rinzai Zen at Daitokuji Senmon Doujou.
He became a pupil of Oda Sessou (1901-1966) Roshi.
He was given the names “Jyousho” and “Kendo” by Fujii Seido Roshi, former chief abbot of Daitokuji Sangen-in.
1965: He became a priest of Yagyu Houtokuzenji.
1973: He became chief priest of Yagyu Houtokuzenji, succeeding Hashimoto Teihou.
“Juzan” means “longevity” and is associated with the expression Juzan Fukukai, conveying a wish for long life and enduring good fortune.
The initial shaping of the bamboo was done by Okuda Soshun.
Okuda Soshun is a bamboo craftsman known for carrying out the initial shaping of tea scoops for senior monks, including Maeda Shodo, Hashimoto Jyousho, Togami Meido, and others.
This Chashaku tea scoop has a balanced form, natural color, and visible bamboo grain.
It comes with its original tube, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), and original paper box with title.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony and may also be of interest to those who appreciate Zen-related objects.
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 1.1cm / 0 7/16”
Length: 18.2cm / 7 11/64”
Weight: 2g
Tube
Width: 2.5cm / 0 63/64”
Length: 21.5cm / 8 15/32”
Height: 2.2cm / 0 55/64”
Weight: 47g
Box
Width: 4.5cm / 1 49/64”
Length: 23.7cm / 9 21/64”
Height: 4.3cm / 1 11/16”
Weight: 52g
Paper Box
Width: 6cm / 2 23/64”
Length: 25.8cm / 10 5/32”
Height: 5.3cm / 2 3/32”
Weight: 78g
Age: 1996
Material: Bamboo
Initial Bamboo Shaping: Okuda Soshun
Color: Dark Brown, Brown, Dark Ocher
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or very lightly used)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original tube
* Original paper box
* Retailer-provided information sheet
* Artist-provided information label affixed to the paper box
* Title
* Inscription
* No splits.
* Almost no discoloration on the tube, wooden box, or paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor scratches or chips may be visible on the tube, wooden box, and paper box.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
