Okamoto Shikkendo, Shien, Jimo-sai, inscription, kao, blue lacquer, folded lid, incense container, with box, tea ceremony utensils Incense container, 1 item Made by: Okamoto Shikkendo, Shien Inscription by: Jimo-sai Size: Φ7.2 x H1.3 cm [About the Artist] Okamoto Shikkendo Shien is a long-established lacquerware workshop representing Kyoto. They have a deep connection with the Omotesenke school and have many works with inscriptions. Jimo-sai Born in 1938. 14th generation head of the Omotesenke school. The eldest son of the 13th generation, Sokuchu-sai, he was given the name "Jimo-sai" by the Buddhist priest Haku-mei Hotani of Daitoku-ji Temple in 1967 and became a priest. After Sokuchu-sai passed away in 1979, he succeeded him as the 14th generation So-sa on February 28, 1980. In 1990, he celebrated the 400th anniversary of Rikyu's death, holding memorial services and tea ceremonies. On February 28, 2018, he passed on the headship and took the retirement name of Sotan. [About the Condition] There is some discoloration of the silver and some minor scratches, but I think it is in relatively good condition. There is deterioration, soiling, and damage due to aging and storage environment. Due to the nature of the product, there may be deterioration, soiling, and damage due to aging. Please check the images for details.