Omotesenke the 10th - Kyukosai Sosa (1818-1860) Antique bamboo tea scoop #4291

- length: approx. 18.5cm (7 9⁄32in)

- weight: 3g (gross 40g)

- writing on the case: This scoop named "koyono-utage" which means that enjoy a party amid autumn leaves.

Omotesenke the 10th - Kyukosai Sosa (1818-1860)

Adopted son of 9th generation Ryoryosai, and second son of Kokosai Sochi, the 7th generation of Hisadake. Also known as Sosa and posthumously as Sotan. Buddhist names Kyukosai, Yasushoken, Shoo, and Seisei. Became the 10th generation Iemoto aged 8. Under the guardianship of Sumiyama Yoho the 2nd, he served under the Kishu Tokugawa family aged 10, and also performed the 250th anniversary of the death of Rikyu in Tempo 10 (1839).