Vintage Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji, Yagyu Houtokuzenji, Hashimoto Jyousho, Okuda Soshun, Chashaku Name: Shoutou, Matcha Bamboo Scoop,
The Chashaku Tea Scoop was named “Shoutou” by Hashimoto Jyousho.
In 1962, he graduated from Hanazono University.
In 1962, he studied Rinzai Zen at Daitokuji Senmon Doujou.
He became a student of Oda Sessou Roshi (1901–1966).
He was given the names “Jyousho” and “Kendo” by Fujii Seido Roshi, a former chief abbot of Daitokuji Sangen-in.
In 1965, he became a priest of Yagyu Houtokuzenji.
In 1973, he succeeded Hashimoto Teihou as chief priest of Yagyu Houtokuzenji.
“Shoutou” evokes the sound of wind passing through pine trees.
The initial shaping of the bamboo was done by Okuda Soshun.
Okuda Soshun was a bamboo craftsman who carried out the initial shaping of chashaku for several Zen monks.
His work was requested by monks including Maeda Shodo, Hashimoto Jyousho, and Togami Meido.
This Chashaku tea scoop shows the natural markings of Shibochiku bamboo.
It comes with its original tube, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), and original paper box with title.
The chashaku remains suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 1.1cm / 0 7/16”
Length: 18.8cm / 7 13/32”
Weight: 2g
Tube
Width: 2.2cm / 0 55/64”
Length: 21.5cm / 8 15/32”
Height: 1.9cm / Approx. 3/4”
Weight: 29g
Box
Width: 4.2cm / 1 21/32”
Length: 23.8cm / 9 3/8”
Height: 4.3cm / 1 11/16”
Weight: 57g
Paper Box
Width: 5.9cm / 2 21/64”
Length: 25.8cm / 10 5/32”
Height: 5.2cm / 2 3/64”
Weight: 78g
Age: -2000s
Material: Bamboo
Initial Bamboo Shaping: Okuda Soshun
Color: Turmeric, Beige, Dark Ocher
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Very lightly used)
* Original 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 present on the tube, wooden box, or paper box.
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