Passed down in the Masuda family
Tea Scoop
Wide with a large groove. Thin above the joint, thick below. Made of aged bamboo mixed with goma bamboo.
Case
True octagonal chamfered edges. The characters “道安” (Dōan) are written in cursive script, appearing feminine and mismatched with the scooped contents.
How terrifying!
Accessories
Replacement Case Inscription By Kakukusai Gensō
“◇ Dōan Tea Scoop Case Included Left (Signature)”
Box Cedar Unfinished Wood
Inside Lid Inscription By Kakukusai Gensō
“Dōan Tea Scoop Case Included Left (Signature)”
Accompanying Letter By Hisada Sōzen
Listed in
Three Hundred Selected Tea Scoops
Dimensions
Tea Scoop
Length: 16.9 cm
Width: 0.9 cm
Thickness: 0.25–0.5 cm
Case
Length: 19.7 cm
Diameter: 2.75 cm
Accompanying letter: Written by Hisada Sōzen.
Sōsa and others have been working diligently.
At this time, we humbly submit
the tea scoop for your inspection.
Indeed, it is a fine work.
We have examined both the tube and the tea scoop.
Among them, the splendidly crafted tea scoop
is truly remarkable. Similarly, anything
can be made. Within a day or two
it can be delivered, so nothing
need be said further. I
asked if you had seen it before.
My humble son does not remember.
The above
Twenty-six
(Inscription on reverse)
To Lord Dō, Sōzen
