Chashaku Tea Scoop, Daitokuji, Gyokuroji (Tamatakiji), Togami Meido, Okuda Soshun, Chashaku Name: Chiyo no Tomo, Matcha Bamboo Scoop,
The Chashaku tea scoop was named “Chiyo no Tomo” by Togami Meido.
Togami Meido was born in Mie Prefecture in March 1935. He graduated from Ryukoku University in 1957 and completed graduate studies at Ritsumeikan University in 1964. He trained at the Daitokuji Zen training hall and studied Rinzai Zen under Oda Sessou Roshi. He became chief priest of Gyokuroji (Tamatakiji) in 1977, received Sakino Jyuui in February 1990, and retired in June 2006.
“Chiyo no Tomo” (千代の友) evokes a lasting friendship that endures through the years.
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 has a balanced form and shows the natural color and grain of the bamboo.
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: 18.7cm / 7 23/64”
Weight: 2g
Tube
Width: 2.3cm / 0 29/32”
Length: 21.7cm / 8 35/64”
Height: 2.3cm / 0 29/32”
Weight: 26g
Box
Width: 4.2cm / 1 21/32”
Length: 23.6cm / 9 19/64”
Height: 4.6cm / 1 13/16”
Weight: 54g
Paper Box
Width: 5.8cm / 2 9/32”
Length: 25.6cm / 10 5/64”
Height: 5.3cm / 2 3/32”
Weight: 76g
Age: 1991
Material: Bamboo
Initial Bamboo Shaping: Okuda Soshun
Color: Buff, Khaki, Dark Brown, Dark Ocher
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (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.
* Some creasing is visible on the leaflet. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the tube, wooden box and paper box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor scratches may be present on the tube, wooden box, and paper box.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
