Vintage Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji Daijiin, Murasakino, Toda Jitsuzan, Unno Soutai, Name: Seijaku, Matcha Bamboo Scoop,
The Chashaku Tea Scoop was named “Seijaku” by Toda Jitsuzan (1941-).
The Venerable Toda Jitsuzan is the Abbot of Daijiin, a sub-temple of Daitokuji in Kyoto.
He was born in 1941 in Fukuoka Prefecture. After completing his studies in the Department of Zen Buddhism at Komazawa University, he undertook rigorous monastic training at the Daitokuji Monastery (Kyoto), Sōfuku Monastery (Fukuoka), and Tenryū Monastery (Kyoto).
In 1983, he was appointed Abbot of Daijiin and formally received the transmission of his predecessor’s position. In 2004, he assumed the role of Chief Administrator of Religious Affairs (Shūmu Sōchō) of the Daitokuji sect.
The Chief Administrator serves as the principal overseer of the sect’s administrative and religious affairs, acting under the authority of the Head Abbot of Daitokuji.
The initial shaping of the bamboo was done by Unno Soutai.
Unno Soutai was born in Kyoto in 1947. In 1964, he met bamboo craftsman Kouno Soushun. He graduated from the Craft Department of Fushimi Industrial High School in 1966 and began studying bamboo craft. In 1970, he was given the name Soutai by his teacher. In 1982, he was requested by the head of the flower arrangement school and studied under Sugihara Kazefu. In 1986, he was named Kazefu as a successor.
Unno Soutai is also known as a woodcarver for Daitokuji and has many works made from old materials received from Daitokuji. He has also worked with old materials from Daitokuji, Soukokuji, Todaiji, and Myokian.
Daiji-in, a sub-temple of Daitokuji.
It is a sub-temple of the Rinzai sect located in Daitokuji-cho, Murasakino, Kyoto.
Located in the southwest direction of the main temple, it was founded during the Tenbun era (1532-1555) by Anyo-in, the mother of Oda Nobunaga, Kensyo-in, the mother of Otomo
Sorin (Yoshishige), Morikami Suonokami and Yamaguchi Sama. It was founded by Tenshuku Sogen, the 129th generation of Daitokuji. The monument to Murasaki Shikibu within the temple grounds was erected in 1798.
“Seijaku” refers to purity and tranquility in the Japanese Way of Tea.
This Chashaku Tea Scoop has the warm color characteristic of Susutake bamboo.
It comes with its original tube, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) with title, and original paper box.
It belonged to our grandmother.
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 0.9cm / 0 23/64”
Length: 18.7cm / 7 23/64”
Weight: 3g
Tube
Width: 2.3cm / 0 29/32”
Length: 21.9cm / 8 5/8”
Height: 2.4cm / 0 15/16”
Weight: 56g
Box
Width: 4.3cm / 1 11/16”
Length: 23.7cm / 9 21/64”
Height: 4.2cm / 1 21/32”
Weight: 56g
Paper Box
Width: 5.8cm / 2 9/32”
Length: 25.4cm / 10”
Height: 5cm / 1 31/32”
Weight: 58g
Age: 1983
Material: Bamboo
Initial shaping of the bamboo: Unno Soutai
Color: Buff, Khaki, Dark Ocher, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Bronze
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 and paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor scratches or chips may be present on the tube, wooden box, and paper box.
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