[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, tea scoop with name] Real bamboo, with the name "Tsuru" (crane), copy of Hosokawa Yusai, written by Tajima Sekio, made by Miyashita Takenori

●Crane: A bird that connects to heaven and is considered to be an auspicious bird of longevity.
Furthermore, there is a bird that symbolizes strong marital love, the auspicious bird.
The crane and turtle are symbols of longevity
●Jitchiku (real bamboo): The underground stems of the Madake species grow from cliffs into the air, with branches and leaves growing out of them. Unlike normal underground stems, they are not hollow, so they are used for seals and walking sticks.

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Size: Length: 17.5cm (short)
Material: Real bamboo
Author: Tajima Sekio
Tea scoop maker: Takenori Miyashita
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[Tajima Sekio Roshi] Room name: Fukiken Nanshuji Temple of the Daitokuji School
Born in Tokyo in 1951
Graduated from Komazawa University
Hanging tower at Daitokuji Monastery in 1976
He trained under Master Nakamura Sojun, and after his death, he received the Dharma training from Master Takada Myoho (current head priest).
He became a disciple of the former head priest of the Daitokuji sect, Seiryoken Kankei Roshi, and trained at the Mino Kokei Sodo.
In 1995, he became the chief priest of Nanshuji Temple and the head priest of the Nanshuji Temple monastery.
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[Ryukozan Nanshuji Temple]
It is a Rinzai sect Daitokuji temple located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.
The temple was founded by Daibayashi Soso and the principal image is the Shaka Triad. The tea masters Takeno Joo and Sen no Rikyu trained here and are associated with this temple.
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[Miyashita Takenori] Kyoto Bamboo Ware Artist and Bamboo Craftsman
Born in June 1946 in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture
March 1973: Involved in bamboo ware production: Sanki Bamboo Products
September 1983: Selected for the 11th Kyoto Craft Industry Competition Bamboo Flower Arrangement
September 1985: Selected for the 13th Kyoto Craft Industry Technology Competition Bamboo Flower Vase
September 1996: Independent
May 1997: Solo exhibition at Musoan, Kyoto
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Box: Wooden box
Note: Colors and scenery (patterns) may differ from those shown in the photo.