Vintage Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji, Yagyu Houtokuzenji, Hashimoto Jyousho, Okuda Soshun, Chashaku Name: Kangetsu, Matcha Bamboo Scoop,
The Chashaku tea scoop was named “Kangetsu” by Hashimoto Jyousho.
1962: He graduated from Hanazono University.
1962: He studied Rinzai Zen at Daitokuji Senmon Doujou.
He became a pupil of Oda Sessou (1901-1966) Roshi.
He was given the names “Jyousho” and “Kendo” by Fujii Seido Roshi, former chief abbot of Daitokuji Sangen-in.
1965: He became a priest of Yagyu Houtokuzenji.
1973: He became chief priest of Yagyu Houtokuzenji, succeeding Hashimoto Teihou.
“Kangetsu” evokes a cold, clear winter moon.
The initial shaping of the bamboo was done by Okuda Soshun.
Okuda Soshun is a bamboo craftsman known for carrying out the initial shaping of tea scoops for senior monks, including Maeda Shodo, Hashimoto Jyousho, Togami Meido, and others.
This Chashaku shows Shimitake coloring and natural bamboo patterning.
It comes with its original tube, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), and original paper box with title.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 1.0cm / 0 25/64”
Length: 19.2cm / 7 9/16”
Weight: 2g
Tube
Width: 2.5cm / 0 63/64”
Length: 22.2cm / 8 47/64”
Height: 2.3cm / 0 29/32”
Weight: 32g
Box
Width: 4.3cm / 1 11/16”
Length: 23.8cm / 9 3/8”
Height: 4.5cm / 1 49/64”
Weight: 58g
Paper Box
Width: 5.8cm / 2 9/32”
Length: 25.6cm / 10 5/64”
Height: 5.2cm / 2 3/64”
Weight: 71g
Age: -2000s
Material: Bamboo
Initial Bamboo Shaping: Okuda Soshun
Color: Dark Brown, Brown, Dark Ocher
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (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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