Ueda school 11th Shoto (1851-1856) Antique bamboo tea spoon #4348

- spoon length: approx. 18cm (7 3⁄32in)

- weight: gross 78g

In 1821, he inherited the Ueda-Sokoryu tea ceremony school and became the 11th head of the family. He was also a Noh performer. He also invited potters to the school, and Oniwa-yaki pottery was produced actively. He himself had a deep knowledge of the tea ceremony and left elegant works such as chashaku (tea spoon) and Oniwa-yaki tea bowls.