●The 7th Jikuso, who dedicated his 25-year life to the development of Senke tea ceremony●
This series explores the traditions of Urasenke tea ceremony, compiling one volume for each successive head of Urasenke Konnichian, from Sen no Rikyu to the 14th head of the school, Mugensai (Tantansai).
Volume 7 focuses on the 7th Jikuso Saisai. Born as the second son of the 6th head of Omotesenke, Kakusensai Genso, he became the 7th head of Urasenke, but passed away prematurely after only 25 years. It also commemorates his aesthetic sense and the world of tea through his legacy and favorite utensils.
It also includes a timeline and a family tree surrounding Jikuso, making this a multifaceted introduction to Jikuso Saisai.
[Book Contents]
Chikuso and His Times: The Kyoho Era... Ujiie Mikito
Color: The Legacy of Chikuso... Tea Ceremony Museum
Chikuso's Life: 25 Years of Devotion to the Tea Tradition... Tsutsui Koichi
Chikuso: A Bridge Between Pure Heart and One Light - A Monaka with Portraits Surrounding His Grandfather Sozen... Toda Katsuhisa
Color: Chikuso's Favorite Things... Tea Ceremony Museum
Chikuso's Tea Utensils: The Development of Favorite Things and the Establishment of the Craft... Tanibata Akio
In Memory of Chikuso Koji: Chikuso's Calligraphy: Spreading Above the Head, Spreading Below the Feet... Yokoyama Soju
In Memory of Chikuso Koji: Chikuso's Goodness Kanun Natsume (Cold Cloud Tea Souvenir)...Toda Soan
Senke Tea Ceremony and Kogido...Otani Masao
Hisamatsu Family Lineage...Shimizu Masashi
Ohi Ware Lineage - From its Relationship with the Urasenke Lineage...Ohi Chozaemon
Saisai Jikuso Chronology...Kyon'an Bunko
Jikuso Family Tree and Urasenke Jikuso Family Tree
