The idea for the design of this basket came from a very old practice of controlling the flow of water in the Kamo River that flows through Kyoto by wrapping large stones in bamboo and placing them strategically. The bamboo tube inside the original...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This hishaku is crafted in the traditional pattern for furo season, distinguished by a smaller cup appropriate to the furo kettle, and by an angled cut on the lower surface at the tip of the handle.
Ceramic vase with ears. Although ceramic vases may be used in either the furo season (May through October when the enclosed brazier is used to heat the kettle) or the ro season (November through April when the sunken hearth is used), the...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This shape of fresh water container (hosomizusashi) was devised to be used during the last two weeks of October. With the winter season beginnning in November, the narrow mouth and thin shape reduce the guests' impression of cold water, while the...
This style of tray, known as a hanagatabon or flower-shaped tray, is designed for use in the hana (flower) temae, a chabako tea procedure for the spring season. The red-lacquered edges of this tray suggest stylized petals, and the center of the...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]; Tea caddies [lcsh]
This natsume features a design of bush clover (hagi) and pampas grass (suzuki) that suggests the autumn season. They are two of the seven autumn grasses. Maki-e.
"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
Vols. for 1969- compiled by John Liberty
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Incense burners and containers [lcsh]
Incense container for the furo season. In the warmer months of the years (traditionally May through October in Japan) the lighter scent of fragrant wood incense, such as sandalwood chips, is thought to be most refreshing. During these months, kogo...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Incense burners and containers [lcsh]
Incense case (kogo) in the style of Annam ware. Annam is the archaic Japanese name for Vietnam. Vietnamese blue and white ceramic ware was particularly prized in the tearoom from the late 16th century onward due to the soft and udnefined quality of...
Fukusa are finely woven silk cloths designed for purifying tea utensils. The host folds and refolds the fukusa many times during the tea procedure (temae). This woman's fukusa is decorated with a pattern of green maple leaves on a pale green...
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).
