This is a Tanzaku (poem slip) by Jingu-sai Soya. It is not particularly tied to a specific season, so it can be used in various tea ceremonies. The Tanzaku reads "Yuzen Ken Nanzan (with Kao - signature)", and the inside of the box lid is inscribed with "Self-written Tanzaku Yuzen Jingu-sai". The Ichimonji-fukuro (protective bag) is made of Takeyamachi-gire (fabric), and the Nakama-mashi (lining) is made of Seigaiha-mon-gire (fabric with a wave pattern). There are slight stains. Please check the photos. The mounting is in good condition, and it looks good when hung.
Comes with a matching box. Lacquered jiku (roller).
Length: 159.5 cm, Width: 24.8 cm (including mounting)
◇ Tanzaku: 36 cm (H), 5.9 cm (W)
"Yuzen Ken Nanzan"
[Reading]
Yuzen to shite Nanzan wo miru
[Meaning]
This is a Chinese poem by Tao Yuanming. It describes a life of ease and self-sufficiency, yet with a hint of loneliness, transcending the mundane world and its concerns. In other words, it expresses the feeling of being in a tranquil state in nature, along with the solitude of being detached from the troubles of the world.
▢ Jingu-sai Soya, the 12th generation of the Hisada family (1925-2010)
The 12th generation of the Hisada family of the Omotesenke school. The eldest son of the 11th generation, Muteki-sai. He studied under Sen Soshitsu, the 13th generation of Omotesenke. Known for his extensive knowledge, he authored books such as "Tea Utensils" and "Glossary of Tea Ceremony Terms." The Hisada family is a historical tea family that traces its roots back to Soei, a tea master of the Rikyū era who also held a seat at the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony. They have had a long-standing blood relationship with the Sen family, including the marriage of Sotan's daughter. Sumiko, the mother of Jingu-sai and Futetsu-sai (the 14th generation of Mushakoji, Soshu), was a cousin. He was 85 years old. Born in Kyoto. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Kyoto University.
[References]
Kao of Tea Masters, Kawahara Shoten
Zen Word Dictionary for Tea Hangings, Tankosha
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