Omotesenke the 8th - Sottakusai Sosa (1744-1808) Antique bamboo tea scoop #4290

- length: approx. 18.5cm (7 9⁄32in)

- weight: 3g (gross 36g)

Omotesenke the 8th - Sottakusai Sosa (1744-1808)
Eldest son of 7th generation Joshinsai. Also known as Munekazu, and posthumously as Sosa and Sotan. Buddhist names Sottakusai and Ken'o. After losing his father Joshinsai at age 8, he succeeded the family name at age 14, and performed the 100th anniversary of the death of Sotan, aided by Kawakami Fuhaku. Meditated under the Daitokuji Temple's Mugaku Soen. Restored the Fushin-an teahouse after its destruction in the Great Tenmei Fire. Later performed the 200th anniversary of Rikyu's death, and the 150th anniversary of Sotan's.