Tea Scoop
A serene piece that at first glance could be mistaken for Rikyū’s work.
Case
Hand-carved, with the character “Dō” and the artist’s signature inscribed in lacquer. The bold calligraphy is characteristic of Dōan.
Accessories
Inner Box: Paulownia, Unfinished Wood
Inside Lid: Inscription by Jōsai Sōsa
“Made by Dōan, shared tube. Left (signature)”
Outer box: Paulownia, natural wood. Lid with crossbars. Inside lid: Inscription by Rokusai Sōsa.
Accompanying note: By Jushin-an Sōsa.
Postscript
The “Jushin-an” part in the accompanying note below can be interpreted as a pun combining “Teaspoon-viewing Old Man” and “Sleeping Old Man.”
Dimensions
Tea Scoop
Length: 17.9 cm
Width: 0.5–1.0 cm
Thickness: 0.2 cm
Tube
Length: 25.6 cm
Diameter: 2.25 cm
Accompanying Note: Written by Jushin-sai Sōsa
The tea scoop bearing the inscription “Higaiji”
As per your request, it is ready.
Regarding the matter. Rushed creation
I add a verse here
Min’ō, they say
The tea scoop Min’ō is
Seiminzan
Sōsa
(Signature)
