The Rikyu statue, a subject traditionally revered in tea ceremonies, can be used regardless of the season, including the Rikyu memorial service. The statue of Rikyu Koji is accompanied by the famous death poem, "Life at seventy, I enclose the rare, I this treasure sword, both Buddha and ancestor I kill." Rikyu Koji's death poem is a famous verse that symbolizes the Zen state of mind, quietly reflecting on a seventy-year life and finally showing "the heart of cutting off confusion and attachment." It embodies Rikyu's state of mind in his final years, transcending all attachments and heading towards the true state of mind through the "treasure sword" of pure wisdom within oneself. The signature is stamped as "Former Daitoku Korin Hachijuso," and the accompanying box is signed on the inside of the lid with "Rikyu Koji Standing Statue, Former Daitoku Korin So (Kao)." This is the calligraphy of Master Korin in his later years. The overall condition is also good. With a matching box. Paper. Painted axis. Length 170.5 cm Width 30 cm (including mounting) "Life at seventy, I enclose the rare, I this treasure sword, both Buddha and ancestor I kill" [Reading] Jinsei shichiju riki iki totsu, waga kono hoken sobatsu ni korosu [Meaning] "Riki Iki" is an exclamation. "Totsu" is the same as "Katsu." Therefore, the truth of Rikyu's death poem, as well as the truth of the entire universe, is contained in "Riki Iki Totsu." Although it is said to be seventy years of life, if one understands that the self is the universe, and if one understands that one is bound by this small body, there is nothing to be bound by this small body. This absolute self is like a free and uninhibited killing sword, and it cuts down even Shakyamuni and Bodhidharma. Because of this excellent function, one does not die even if killed. It clearly shows the state of great enlightenment that transcends even the ancestors and Buddhas. ▢ Ohashi Korin (Ohashi Korin) * Joshin Korin (Joshin Korin) Born in 1901, died in 1983 Rinzai monk. Born in Hashima, Gifu Prefecture. After graduating from Hanazono University in Kyoto, he entered the service of Enzan Deni of Daitoku-ji Temple in 1920 and succeeded to his teachings. In 1926, he became the chief priest of Kyorin-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple. In 1930, he became the chief priest of Enshin-ji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture. In 1973, he became the chief priest for the reconstruction of Ryuo-ji Temple in Ueno City, Mie Prefecture. Died in 1983 at the age of 83. [Reference] Zen Word Dictionary for Tea Hangings Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils #Tea utensils #Hanging scroll #Tea hanging #Ink writing #Rikyu Koji #Tea ceremony #Waiting room #Rikyu memorial service #Tea ceremony #Antique art #Ohashi Korin #Rinzai sect #Daitoku-ji Temple #Kyorin-in #Japanese #Elegant #Tea seat #Inkstone #Ink #Brush #Paperweight