Tea Scoop by Sen Rikyu, named 'Tears' (Namida)



Momoyama Period
l. 16.8, h. 21.4

Given to Furuta Oribe by Rikyu when they had their last bowl of tea together after Rikyu had been commanded to commit suicide. Made in thin, white bamboo. Later Oribe used it as a peg to hold his window open, venerating it as Rikyu's memorial tablet.

Explanation :  Sen-no-rikyu |  Furuta Oribe

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