Vintage Daitokuji Mei Chashaku Tea Scoop, Fukumoto Sekio, Horinji, Daitokuji, Chashaku Name: Kojitsu (Konichi), Bamboo Scoop, Zen
MS-010401
The Chashaku Tea Scoop was named “Kojitsu (Konichi)” by Fukumoto Sekio.
Fukumoto Sekio (1930) born in Kyoto.
He is one of one of famous priests in Daitokuji Temple.
He studied Rinzai school and Zen under Souou Washo.
He was ordained by Souou Washoo at Yotokuin Temple in 1940.
He became a pupil of Moriyama Kankei (Seikyoken Kankei Roshi), chief priest of Daitokuji Temple and he also studied meditation in Mino Kokei Dojo in 1949.
He was appointed to the chief priest of Shoshunji Temple in 1959.
He was also appointed to the chief priest of Horinji Temple from 1983 to 2004.
He was appointed to the chef priest of Shoshunji Temple in 2004, again.
The direct meaning of Kojitsu (Konichi) is Good Day.
It comes from a very famous zen words. Nichinichi Kore Konichi.
The original meaning of writing words is “every day is a good day”.
All days are special days for everyone.
The meaning of Zen Word is “Live Each Day to the Fullest”.
The words are one of the best Zen words in Japan.
This Chashaku Tea Scoop is very beautiful Shimitake colors.
It has incredible beauty of nature for Bamboo Node and Internodes.
Based cutting by Kagebayashi Soutoku.
He is very famous Chashaku artist.
He born in Takayama (Nara) in 1946. Original name is Seiichi.
He leaned bamboo works from his family since 1965.
He studied tea utensils under Fujii Kaido Roshi and Miyanishi Gensho Roshi.
He took based cutting for Horiuchi Sokan, Kobayashi Taigen and Fukumoto Sekio.
It is excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
It comes with original tube, original paulownia box with title and original paper box.
It belonged to our father.
You are able to use this Chashaku for your Tea Ceremonies.
It is also suitable for Zen lovers.
Measurement
Chashaku
Wide: 1.2cm / 0 15/32”
Length: 18.8cm / 7 13/32”
Weight: 4g
Tube
Wide: 2.7cm / 1 1/16”
Length: 21.5cm / 8 15/32”
Height: 2.5cm / 0 63/64”
Weight: 49g
Box
Wide: 4.2cm / 1 21/32”
Length: 23.8cm / 9 3/8”
Height: 4.8m / 1 57/64”
Weight: 66g
Paper Box
Wide: 5.8cm / 2 9/32”
Length: 25.0cm / 9 27/32”
Height: 5.0cm / 1 31/32”
Weight: 83g
Age: 1983 – 1990
Material: Bamboo
Based Cutting by Chashaku Artist: Kagebayashi Soutoku
Color: Light Brown, Buff, Biscuit, Vanilla, Beige, Blown, Dark Brown, Khaki
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused)
* Original paulownia box
* Original tube
* Original paper box
* Guide paper
* Guarantee sticker
* Title
* Inscription
* No splits
* Almost no discoloration on the tube and wooden box.
* Very minor discoloration on the paper box.
* You may find “minor scratch” on tube, wooden box and paper box.
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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