Chabako are used for a variety of seasonal tea procedures (temae) designed for outdoor presentation. The host outfits the box with a selection of all the utensils necessary to prepare tea for the guests. Sets of matching covers (shifuku) are used...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Scoops [lcsh]
This chashaku, crafted in dark bamboo, was fashioned by Goto Zuigan Roshi, 503rd abbot of Daitokuji ZenTemple in Kyoto, Japan, and first Zen master to Hounsai Daisosho, the 15th generation Urasenke Grand Master. The work exhibits a strong and...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
The original of this shape was owned by tea master Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) and passed on to his son-in-law, Mozuya Soan (d. 1594), by whose name it is known. It is accompanied by open rings (kan) with which the kettle is lifted and carried. Most...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Tea caddies [lcsh]
This chaire is typical of the glazed containers (modeled on early imported Chinese wares) used to hold powdered thick tea. This example is fashioned in the high-shouldered (katatsuki) shape, and features a glaze typical of the Seto kilns. The silk...
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The House received legislation that would establish a Commission on Wartime Evacuation of Citizens. The bill is identical to S. 1647 introducted by Sen. Daniel Inouye and Sen. Spark M. Matsunaga.
This square ceramic dish is perfectly suited for a serving dish during the kaiseki meal that accompanies a formal tea gathering (chaji). Fashioned in the Oribe style, with its distinctive green glaze and bold designs, it depicts a single flower in...
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The term "Sen nin bari" literally means 1,000 knots sewn by people, but in a real sense the many knots were sewn by women, and the knots were sewn into sashes, shirts, vests or other items. It is said that each knot represents its makers wish for...
Bills, Legislative -- United States; Japanese Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc.; Matsui, Robert T., 1941 -- Photographs; Japanese Americans -- Reparations; Japanese Americans -- Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Matsunaga, Spark, 1916-;...
L to R: Sen. Spark Matsunaga, D-Hawaii; Unidentified; Rep. Patricia Saiki, R-Hawaii; Sen. Pete Wilson, R-Calif.; Unidentified; Don Young, R-Alaska; Robert Matsui, D-Calif.; Unidentified; and Unidentified. President Ronald Reagan signs H.R. 442,...
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L to R: Sen. Spark Matsunaga, D-Hawaii; Rep. Patricia Saiki, R-Hawaii; Sen. Pete Wilson, R-Calif.; Don Young, R-Alaska; and Robert Matsui, D-Calif. President Ronald Reagan celebrates with senators and representatives during a signing ceremony of...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This bamboo futaoki bears a configuration of the tsubo-tsubo design, an element of the Sen (Urasenke) family crest. Futaoki of painted bamboo are considered more formal than those made from fresh green bamboo, but are less formal than those made...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
Koshiguro water replacement pitcher (mizutsugi) made of bronze-colored reddish on top and blackened on the lower half. Favored by tea master Sen Rikyu (1522-1591).
"A bibliography of titles in the California State University, Sacramento, Library."
Vols for 1969-1972 issued by the University under its earlier name: Sacramento State College
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Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
Lid rest for use when a utensil stand is used in the tea procedure. The pattern of paired ginko leaves in green and gold reflect the passage of time from spring green to autumn gold. The ginko has been associated with the Urasenke Tradition of Tea...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
The "ears" on this fine mizusashi are fashioned in the shape of shrimp, which suggest a congratulatory theme. The work exhibits pleasing ash marks from the firing and the rich, toffee-colored (amegusuri) glaze which is a special attribute of the...
Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Language schools [lcsh]; Schools, Japanese [lcsh]
Donation box (Sai Sen Bako) from the Colusa Gakuen (Japanese language school). Used during the 1920s and 1930s, the box is patterned after boxes placed in Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines.
Charcoal basket (sumitori) made in the style of a charcoal basket owned by Sen Rikyu. This style is known by the name of the original, Aburatake Sumitori. Literally meaning "oiled bamboo," aburatake is an old name for smoked bamboo from which the...
