Vintage Daitokuji Mei Chashaku Tea Scoop, Fukumoto Sekio, Horinji, Daitokuji, Chashaku Name: Kojitsu (Konichi), Bamboo Scoop, Zen,
The Chashaku tea scoop was named “Kojitsu (Konichi)” by Fukumoto Sekio.
Fukumoto Sekio was born in Kyoto in 1930.
He studied Rinzai Zen under Souou Washo and was ordained by him at Yotokuin Temple in 1940.
In 1949, he became a pupil of Moriyama Kankei (Seikyoken Kankei Roshi), chief priest of Daitokuji Temple, and also trained at Mino Kokei Dojo.
He was appointed chief priest of Shoshunji Temple in 1959.
He served as chief priest of Horinji Temple from 1983 to 2004 and was appointed chief priest of Shoshunji Temple again in 2004.
He was a priest associated with Daitokuji Temple.
“Kojitsu (Konichi)” means “good day” and is associated with the Zen saying Nichinichi Kore Konichi, commonly rendered as “Every day is a good day.”
The initial shaping of the bamboo was done by Kagebayashi Soutoku.
Kagebayashi Soutoku was born in Takayama, Nara, in 1946; his given name was Seiichi. He learned bamboo craft from his family from 1965 and studied tea utensils under Fujii Kaido Roshi and Miyanishi Gensho Roshi. He carried out the initial shaping of bamboo tea utensils for Horiuchi Sokan, Kobayashi Taigen, and Fukumoto Sekio.
This Chashaku shows Shimitake coloring and 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 belonged to our father.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 1.2cm / 0 15/32”
Length: 18.8cm / 7 13/32”
Weight: 4g
Tube
Width: 2.7cm / 1 1/16”
Length: 21.5cm / 8 15/32”
Height: 2.5cm / 0 63/64”
Weight: 49g
Box
Width: 4.2cm / 1 21/32”
Length: 23.8cm / 9 3/8”
Height: 4.8cm / 1 57/64”
Weight: 66g
Paper Box
Width: 5.8cm / 2 9/32”
Length: 25.0cm / 9 27/32”
Height: 5.0cm / 1 31/32”
Weight: 83g
Age: 1983 – 1990
Material: Bamboo
Initial Bamboo Shaping: Kagebayashi Soutoku
Color: Light Brown, Buff, Biscuit, Vanilla, Beige, Brown, Dark Brown, Khaki
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* 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 and wooden box.
* Very minor discoloration on the paper box.
* Minor scratches may be present on the tube, wooden box, and paper box.
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