Vintage Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji Temple, Hōshunji Temple, Noritani Bunga, Kubo Sakyo, Chashaku Name: Ikuchiyo, Matcha Bamboo Scoop,
The Chashaku tea scoop was named “Ikuchiyo” by Noritani Bunga.
Noritani Bunga was born in Kyoto Prefecture in February 1931. He graduated from Hanazono University in March 1958 and entered the Daitokuji Monastic Training Hall (Daitokuji Senmon Dōjō) the following month, where he trained under Oda Sessō Rōshi. In July 1960, he was appointed resident priest of Kōyōzan Hōshunji Temple. In September 1982, he received formal recognition as Zenju-i Hinjō, and in October 1998, he was appointed a member of the Religious Assembly of the Daitokuji branch of the Rinzai Zen school.
Kōyōzan Hōshunji Temple is located in Hiyoshi-chō, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, and belongs to the Daitokuji branch of the Rinzai Zen school. The temple’s mountain name (sangō) is Kōyōzan, meaning “Mountain Facing the Sun.” According to temple tradition, Hōshunji was founded during the Jōkyō era (1684–1687) by Zen Master Shinchiennō, the 222nd abbot of Daitokuji, together with Gaidō Sōkō Oshō.
The initial shaping of the bamboo was done by Kubo Sakyo.
Kubo Sakyo is the second son of the 24th Kubo Sakyo. He specializes in bamboo craft and is a METI-designated traditional craftsperson. His family has produced bamboo crafts in Takayama, Nara, for more than 500 years. He is also known for Shimitake (Shimi Bamboo) and has carried out the initial shaping of tea scoops for Noritani Bunga, Hashimoto Jyousho, Togami Meido, and Tajima Sekiou.
“Ikuchiyo” means “many generations” and conveys a sense of continuity and eternity.
This Chashaku shows the natural character of the bamboo, including the node and internodes.
It comes with its original tube, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) with title, and original paper box.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 1.1cm / 0 7/16”
Length: 18.2cm / 7 11/64”
Weight: 3g
Tube
Width: 2.2cm / 0 55/64”
Length: 21.7cm / 8 35/64”
Height: 2.3cm / 0 29/32”
Weight: 29g
Box
Width: 4.1cm / 1 39/64”
Length: 22.9cm / 9 1/64”
Height: 4.6cm / 1 13/16”
Weight: 58g
Paper Box
Width: 5.8cm / 2 9/32”
Length: 25.4cm / 10”
Height: 5.2cm / 2 3/64”
Weight: 70g
Age: 1998
Material (Chashaku): Bamboo
Initial Bamboo Shaping: Kubo Sakyo
Color: Buff, Brown, Dark Brown, Cork, Dark Ocher
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Very lightly used)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original tube
* Original paper box
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Artist-provided information label affixed to the paper box
* Title
* Inscription
* No splits.
* Almost no discoloration on the tube, wooden box.
* Minor discoloration on the paper box.
* Minor scratches may be visible on the tube, wooden box, and paper box.
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