{"product_id":"ju-senzan-shikishi-calligraphy-by-hounsai-15th-urasenke-grand-tea-master","title":"“Ju Senzan” Shikishi Calligraphy by Hounsai, 15th Urasenke Grand Tea Master","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ju Senzan” (寿仙山) – Original Handwritten Calligraphy by Hounsai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalligrapher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hounsai Genshitsu Sen (鵬雲斎 千玄室)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Urasenke – 15th Grand Tea Master\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shikishi (Traditional Japanese Calligraphy Board)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalligraphy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 寿仙山 (Ju Senzan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Handwritten Calligraphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis special shikishi features original handwritten calligraphy by Hounsai Genshitsu Sen, the 15th Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning of “Ju Senzan” (寿仙山)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe three characters express an auspicious wish for longevity and enduring blessings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e寿 (Ju):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longevity, celebration, and good fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e仙 (Sen):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An immortal or transcendent sage, associated with long life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e山 (Zan):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mountain, symbolizing stability, strength, and permanence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, the characters evoke the poetic image of a sacred mountain associated with immortality and long life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its auspicious meaning, this calligraphy is a beautiful choice for New Year celebrations, Hatsugama (the first tea gathering of the year), and other celebratory occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Hounsai Genshitsu Sen (1923–2025)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHounsai Genshitsu Sen was the 15th Grand Tea Master of the Urasenke school, one of Japan's three major Sen family tea traditions descended from Sen no Rikyu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe dedicated his life to sharing the spirit of Chanoyu (the Way of Tea) around the world. Guided by his philosophy, “Peacefulness through a Bowl of Tea,” he promoted international friendship, cultural understanding, and peace through the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis handwritten calligraphy is especially meaningful to tea practitioners, reflecting his lifelong dedication to the Way of Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shikishi is a distinguished piece for display in a tea room, a Japanese alcove (tokonoma), or a personal collection of Chanoyu calligraphy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taigen Kobayashi of Daitoku-ji Temple","offers":[{"title":"Pre-Owned – Excellent Condition","offer_id":47129646170308,"sku":null,"price":355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/Urasenke_15_Houunsai_genshitsu_shikishi_kotobuki.jpg?v=1793227445","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/products\/ju-senzan-shikishi-calligraphy-by-hounsai-15th-urasenke-grand-tea-master","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}