Omotesenke the 9th - Ryoryosai Sosa (1775-1825) Antique bamboo tea scoop #4292

- length: approx. 18.5cm (7 9⁄32in)

- weight: 3g (gross 37g)

- writing on the case: This scoop named "Nagatsuki" which means In Japan, it falls in early October to early November, the month in which the nights gradually get longer.

Omotesenke the 9th - Ryoryosai Sosa (1775-1825)
Adopted son of 8th generation Sottakusai, and eldest son of Yusensai, 6th generation of the Hisada family. Also known as Sotei, and posthumously as Munekazu and Sosa. Buddhist names Ryoryosai, [KOUYUKIKEN], and Koshuku. Served under the Kishu Tokugawa family, and meditated under Yodo Sozan and Godo Soken at the Daitokuji Temple.