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Okamoto Shitsusendo Shitsuen Jimyosai Inscribed Blue Lacquer Ori-tame Kogo (Incense Container) with Box, Tea Ceremony Utensil

Kogo (Incense Container): 1 item

Crafted by: Okamoto Shitsusendo Shitsuen
Inscription by: Jimyosai

Size: Φ7.2 × H1.3 cm

[About the Artist]
Okamoto Shitsusendo Shitsuen is a long-established lacquerware studio representing Kyoto. They have deep ties with the Omotesenke school of tea ceremony, and many of their works feature inscriptions.

Jimyosai
Born in 1938.
14th Grand Master of the Omotesenke school.
Eldest son of the 13th Grand Master, Sokyu-sai. In 1967, he received the name Jimyosai from Master Hōkoku Hōmei of Daitoku-ji Temple and became the宗員 (Sōin).
In 1979, Sokyu-sai passed away, and on February 28, 1980, he succeeded to the title of 14th Grand Master, Sōsa.
In 1990, he celebrated the 400th anniversary of Rikyū's death, holding memorial services and tea gatherings.
On February 28, 2018, he passed on the title and took the retired name Sōdan.

[About the Condition]
There is some tarnishing of the silver and minor scuffs, but it is in relatively clean condition.
There are signs of age-related deterioration, dirt, and damage due to storage conditions.

Due to the nature of the product, there may be signs of age-related deterioration, dirt, and damage.
Please check the images for details.