{"product_id":"tantansai-chashaku-tsuru-no-koe-kuroda-shogen","title":"Tea Scoop \"Tsuru no Koe\" by Urasenke Grand Master Tantansai, Rough-Cut by Kuroda Shogen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA named bamboo tea scoop, \"Tsuru no Koe\" (Voice of the Crane), finished by Tantansai, 14th grand master of Urasenke, with his own box inscription; the rough shaping was done by the bamboo master Kuroda Shogen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTantansai (1893–1964) led the Urasenke school through the mid-20th century and did much to spread chanoyu worldwide. Scoops carved by a grand master himself (jisaku), named and inscribed on the box in his hand, are among the most sought-after tea utensils. The Kuroda Shogen family serve the Senke schools as official bamboo craftsmen. The crane's call is an auspicious image associated with longevity and New Year gatherings. The dealer offers it as a single, one-only piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop and box inscription: Tantansai (淡々斎), 14th Urasenke iemoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough-cut (shitakezuri): Kuroda Shogen (黒田正玄)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName (mei): Tsuru no Koe 鶴の聲\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: standard tea-scoop length; exact measurement not stated by dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: wooden box inscribed by Tantansai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage; dealer gives no condition notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: how a bamboo tea scoop is carved\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kyoto bamboo specialist, Miki Chikuzai, shows how a chashaku tea scoop is made. (A general craft video — not this piece or maker.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/n9OdyPOjhGc?rel=0\" title=\"how a bamboo tea scoop is carved\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tantansai, 14th Urasenke Grand Master (淡々斎)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67647663669616,"sku":"ME-TANTANSAI-CHASHAKU-TSURU-NO-KOE-KUROD","price":3039.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/imgrc0073382923.jpg?v=1791325782","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/tantansai-chashaku-tsuru-no-koe-kuroda-shogen","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}