即中斎 Sokuchusai (1901-1979) 茶平一斎 Cyahira Issai (b 1921) Mesh Makie Lacquer Rikyu style Natsume Tea Caddy with Original Box (Tomobako) VA455) Ganku 岸駒 Reproduction Print of Genpaku Sotan

Reproduction Print of Genpaku Sotan (Sen no Sotan) Bridge - copying of Ikkyu's work Japanese art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll with Box A445

三島剛 Mishima Gō (1924-1988) Japanese art Lithograph From "Mishima Gō gashū Wakamono" 三島剛画集 若者 (Mishima Go Book of Pictures of Young Men)  NW230

嶋台茶碗 Shimadai tea bowls are overlapping Akaraku tea bowls covered with gold and silver leaf

大田垣蓮月 Otagaki Rengetsu 泰廣 Yasuhiro Japanese antique art kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Figure painting 子日する~ W764

即中斎 Sokuchusai (1901-1979) 茶平一斎 Cyahira Issai (b 1921) Mesh Makie Lacquer Rikyu style Natsume Tea Caddy with Original Box (Tomobako) VA455) Ganku 岸駒 Reproduction Print of Genpaku SotanDescription Signature on the box by Sokuchusai (1901 1979) Sokuchusai (1901 1979) He is the 13th generation of Omotesenke. He laid the foundation for the organizational structure of the spread of chanoyu and the preservation of tradition in the modern age. Many of Sokuchusai's styles combine traditional beauty with modern functional beauty. These items are functional, Western style, and modern in feel while retaining the qualities of the old school.