Shogen Kuroda, Jimyosai's inscription, Kao, Bamboo, Rikko Futaoki, with Tomobako, Tea Utensils Futaoki (Lid Rest) 1 piece Made by: Shogen Kuroda Inscribed by: Jimyosai Size: Φ5.5 x H5.6 cm [About the Artist] Shogen Kuroda Shogen Kuroda is a member of the Senke Jisshoku (Ten Craftsmen of the Sen Family), who create authentic tea utensils for the Sen family. He is a bamboo craftsman and a his family specializes in making his family's tea scoops. His products include tea scoops, daisu (tea ceremony stands), kogo (incense containers), hanaire (flower vases), and other bamboo crafts. He also handles the preliminary carving of tea scoops for the Iemoto (head of the family). He served as the official tea scoop maker for the Shogunate until the Meiji Restoration. Jimyosai Born in 1938. The 14th Iemoto of the Omotesenke school. The eldest son of the 13th Iemoto, Sokuchusai, he was given the name "Jimyosai" by the Buddhist priest Hoko Komyō of Daitoku-ji Temple in 1967 and became Soin. After Sokuchusai passed away in 1979, he succeeded him as the 14th Sōsa on February 28, 1980. In 1990, he celebrated the 400th anniversary of Rikyu's death and held a memorial service and tea ceremony. On February 28, 2018, he passed on the headship and took the retirement name Sotan. [About the Condition] There are some minor scratches, but I think it is in relatively good condition. There is some 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.