This item has an auspicious meaning and can be used in various tea ceremonies throughout the year, regardless of the season. It is written by the master Gyukusai Hisada, so you can use it with confidence in important tea ceremonies. This hanging scroll is a beautiful piece, made by mounting a shikishi (decorative paper) for use in a tea room and then creating a hanging scroll. Paper. Lacquered axis (tame-nuri). Plain box. Length: 165 cm, Width: 33.3 cm (including mounting) [Shikishi] Height: 26.8 cm, Width: 23.5 cm "Seisho Jushoku Ooshi" [Reading] seishou jushoku ooshi [Meaning] The evergreen pine trees, which maintain their unchanging green color, are truly auspicious as a sign of good fortune and longevity. Because pine trees are said to maintain their green color for a thousand years, they are often used as a symbol of longevity and peace. ▢ Gyukusai Soya Hisada, the 12th generation of the Hisada family Taisho 14 (1925) - Heisei 22 (2010) The 12th generation of the Omotesenke school Hisada family. The eldest son of the 11th generation Mutekisai. Studied under Soya Sen, the 13th generation of Omotesenke. Known for his extensive knowledge, he has written books such as "Tea Utensils" and "Tea Ceremony Glossary." The Hisada family is an old tea family whose ancestor was Sōei, a tea master from the Rikyū era who also had a seat at the Kitano Grand Tea Ceremony. They have had a blood relationship with the Sen family since ancient times, such as when Sotan's daughter married into the family. Sumiko, the mother of Gyukusai and Futetsusai (the 14th generation of Mushakoji Soshu), is a cousin. Age 85. Born in Kyoto. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Kyoto University. [References] Kasho of Tea People, Kawahara Shoten Zen Word Dictionary for Tea Hangings, Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Chawan-ya Shokudo #TeaUtensils #HangingScroll #Shikishi #ZenWords #TeaCeremony #Fushinan #Omotesenke #Sen no Rikyu #Soya Sen #Sen no Sotan #Soya Hisada #Gyukusai #Dōmonkai (Alumni Association) #TeaCeremony #TeaCeremony #AntiqueArt #Kyoto #TeaCeremony #Beauty #Art #Stylish #TeaRoom #TeaSeat #TeaCeremony