Bamboo Chashaku by Sochiku With Zen Calligraphy by Fukumoto Sekio, Former Abbot of Daitoku-ji

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

The chashaku bears the poetic name “Kozue no Nishiki 梢の錦”.
The phrase evokes the image of treetops richly colored like brocade, suggesting layered beauty revealed through distance and time. In the context of chanoyu, it speaks to refined elegance and the quiet appreciation of nature’s seasonal transformation.

In the tea tradition, a utensil accompanied by Zen calligraphy carries significance beyond its function, uniting craftsmanship with spiritual lineage. The harmony between the maker’s hand and a Zen priest’s inscription situates this chashaku firmly within the authentic framework of Japanese tea culture.

Offered in very good pre-owned condition, this piece has been carefully preserved. It is suitable both for use in tea gatherings and for collectors who value Zen-inscribed tea utensils with depth, subtlety, and cultural resonance.

A quietly expressive chashaku that embodies bamboo craftsmanship, Zen philosophy, and the contemplative beauty at the heart of the tea ceremony.