Digital Collections

- Bronze brazier
- Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Braziers [lcsh]
- Bronze brazier (furo) in the shape known as Doanburo. Sen Doan, son of the renowned teamaster Sen Rikyu favored this shape, hence its name.
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Kazari fire chopsticks
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Implements, utensils, etc. [lcsh]; Chopsticks [lcsh]
- Decorative bronze fire tongs (kazaribashi) of the Buddhist motif, the "pearl of wisdom" (hoju). This type of bronze fire tongs with various shaped finials are an integral part of the utensil setting for a daisu or nagaita utensil stand display.
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Stand for water ladle and fire tongs in bronze
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
- Stand for water ladle and fire tongs (shakutate) in bronze, to be used with the formal setting of utensils on a daisu or nagaita utensil stand.
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Ash spoon
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh];
- Furo season ash spoon (haisaji) made of bronze with handle wrapped in bamboo sheath. This style was known to have been favored by Sen Rikyu (1522-1591).
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Floorboard for brazier
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]
- Koita are used to protect the floor under braziers (furo) made of bronze or ceramic. They also provide a strong visual element that anchors the furo arrangement. Though this koita is lacquered, the pleasing pattern of the wood grain has been...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Brazier and kettle set
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Braziers [lcsh];
- This iron kettle (furo) is paired with a particular kettle (kama) as a set. It is crafted in the kimen style, supported by three legs in a tripod formation. The use of iron rather than bronze evokes an informal feeling. An opening at the front and...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Rinse water container
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
- The classic, understated design and subdued color of this vessel complements its humble function. The shape of this kensui is called efugo, named after a similar container designed for feeding hawks. Though kensui are also crafted of ceramic or...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Lid rest with tsubo-tsubo design
- 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...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Koshiguro water replacement pitcher
- 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).
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Floorboard for brazier
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
- Koita are used to protect the floor under braziers (furo) made of bronze or ceramic. They also provide a strong visual element that anchors the furo arrangement. Though this koita is lacquered, the pleasing pattern of the wood grain has been...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
- Kazari fire chopsticks
- Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Implements, utensils, etc. [lcsh]; chopsticks [lcsh]
- Decorative fire tongs (kazaribashi), with a finial design in the shape of chrysanthenum flowers, a design that was favored by the 14th generation Head Master of the Urasenke tradition of tea, Tantansai Mugensai Soshitsu (1893-1964). The kazaribashi...
- Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection