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Bamboo Chashaku by Sōgen With Zen Calligraphy by Kanshū Hasegawa, Former Abbot of Daitoku-ji

$185.00

This bamboo chashaku (tea scoop) was crafted by Sōgen and is accompanied by an original hakogaki (box inscription) written by Kanshū Hasegawa, former abbot of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s most important Zen temples.

The chashaku is poetically named “Hagi no Tsuyu - 萩の露” .
In Japanese aesthetics, bush clover (hagi) is an autumn flower associated with quiet elegance and gentle transience. Dew resting on its leaves evokes impermanence and subtle beauty—an image deeply resonant with Zen philosophy and the spirit of the tea ceremony.

In chanoyu, a tea utensil accompanied by Zen calligraphy is valued not only for its craftsmanship but also for the spiritual and cultural depth it embodies. The combination of the maker’s hand and a Zen priest’s inscription situates this chashaku firmly within the traditional lineage of tea practice.

This piece is offered in very good pre-owned condition, showing careful use and preservation. It is suitable both for use in tea gatherings and for collectors who appreciate the refined harmony of Zen calligraphy, seasonal imagery, and traditional bamboo craftsmanship.

A quietly expressive chashaku that reflects the contemplative beauty at the heart of Japanese tea culture.

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