Tea Scoop
Features a pattern below the joint, characteristic of Enshū’s unique style.
Case
Made from patterned bamboo; both the characters and the mouth seal are extremely natural. This case was gifted to “Hachibei,” likely a retainer of the Kobori household.
Accessories
Box: Paulownia wood, natural finish; Inscription: Written by Kobori Enshū “Nojyu-an, given to family retainer Hachibei. Made by Soh.”
Dimensions
Chashaku (Tea Scoop)
Length: 17.0 cm
Width: 0.5–1.0 cm
Thickness: 0.2 cm
Tubus
Length: 21.0 cm
Diameter: 2.5 cm
Owner
Goto Museum of Art, Tokyo
