松香合 matsu kōgō (pine incense container)

Seisai, artist

active 1937–1978

Shōō Sōsa, artist

1818–1860

松香合 matsu kōgō (pine incense container), 1890 or 1950

Where object was made: Japan

Material/technique: pine wood; ink cloth

Dimensions:
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 3.5 x 11 x 6.5 cm
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 1 3/8 x 4 5/16 x 2 9/16 in

Credit line: Gift of Elsie Anna Wilson Trust

Accession number: 1994.0120.a-g

Not on display

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This incense container is attributed to both Shōō Sōsa, the 10th generation tea master of Omote-Senke表千家 (literally “front Sen house”) one of three houses or families that trace their lineage to Sen no Rikyū千利休 (1522–1591). However, according to the inscription on the box it is also attributed to 12th generation named Seisai.

Teaching Gallery Label:
"The Tea Ceremony," Apr-2014, Kris Imants Ercums
This incense container is attributed to both Shōō Sōsa, the 10th generation tea master of Omote-Senke表千家 (literally “front Sen house”) one of three houses or families that trace their lineage to Sen no Rikyū千利休 (1522–1591). However, according to the inscription on the box it is also attributed to 12th generation named Seisai.