Il Chashaku (茶杓) is a tool (chadougu, 茶道具 used for japanese tea ceremony (cha no yu, 茶の湯).  

Charms with Auspicious Inscriptions -- Good Fortune, Wealth, Longevity, Honor, Sons and Official Rank

Japan always had traditionally a very strong belief in the efficacy of charms which could bring good luck to oneself and family, and of amulets to dispel evil influences.For this reason, the majority of Japanese temples will display charms that will include four or few character inscriptions that will wish for good luck, good fortune, wealth, longevity or a promotion to an higher job position.Sometimes "good luck" charms are displayed and explained written on a special tool like a tomabake or tea Tools.

Imaginary and inspired names (mei 銘) for Tea Spoon (chashaku) are given to it in terms to celebrate a tea ceremony givin to that special moment a story or to leaves a lingering image of beauty to u or your guests. Naming tools on tea items with a 'mei 銘' has existed in Japan since 794. Til than names always given to various objects like tea bowls, vessels, tea chaire, a confectionary and in that case chashaku used for a tea ceremony.

The inspiration to givin a name may vary and can change because of the season of the moment that Priest is Living.

木枯(都山流尺八本曲です)Kogarashi Tozan Nakao

Tea scoop Myoshinji Temple Itsugai Kajiura Signed "Jikushin" Bamboo utensil maker Soryo Takano  

The name "直心" is commonly read as "Naomi"(It's mainly for the female.) 直 straight, fine, fair. 美 beautiful, lovely. 

[Treasure Japan] Daitokuji " Hiromichi inscription "Fukuju"

福寿 [ふく福​·じゅ寿]Meaning(s) for 福寿

1. long life and happiness福 blessing; fortune; luck; wealth 寿 longevity

SOLD [Treasure Japan] Daitokuji " Hiromichi Hasegawa" bamboo tea scoop inscription "Muichimotsu" box genuine Length: 18.3㎝"all things are essentially nothingness, all things come from nothingness, originally, there was nothing, Zen reminder to free oneself from attachments"English Meaning(s) 無 nothingness, none, ain't, nothing 一 one  物 thing, object, matter  無一物 SOLD
SOLD [Treasure Japan] Daitokuji " Hiromichi Hasegawa" bamboo tea scoop inscription "Muichimotsu" box genuine Length: 18.3㎝"all things are essentially nothingness, all things come from nothingness, originally, there was nothing, Zen reminder to free oneself from attachments"English Meaning(s) 無 nothingness, none, ain't, nothing 一 one 物 thing, object, matter 無一物 SOLD
Daitokuji Hiromichi Hasegawa Tea Scoop Bamboo Japan Very Rare Temple Daitoku-Ji
Daitokuji Hiromichi Hasegawa Tea Scoop Bamboo Japan Very Rare Temple Daitoku-Ji

[Treasure Japan] Daitokuji Hiromichi Hasegawa bamboo tea scoop inscription [Treasure Japan] Daitokuji Hiromichi Hasegawa bamboo tea scoop inscription

  • INSCRIPTION BY MASTER HIROMICHI
  • cold wintry wind 木枯
  • Daitokuji Hiromichi Fujita with papers of the tube, entered the box,
    SoRin Yoshida (Hayashitake) will be under-cutting of Susutake tea scoop.
    [Hiromichi Fujita]
    Daitokuji Ujii chief priest [Hiromichi Submit 1926-1985]
    Born in 1926 in Kyoto.
    In 1966 Daitokuji Daiko Institute, Kobori Tokudo concerning the Akirado
    the same year Daitokuji Sodo to Kaketo, Zen in Oda Yukimado.Yukimado after Senge is training with regard to Hotani Hiroaki
    1969 Daitokuji Daiko Council deputy chief priest.
    1974 Daitokuji Ujii priest in the inaugural
    1977 Fukuoka Chongfu Sodo to re-hung tower
    1980 Ujii of started to repair
    1982 Motoyama appointed as secretary of the bureau in a ministry
    1983 Ujii of repair completion
    1985 Senge 60-year-old★ size ★
    length about 18.0㎝: height about 2.0㎝: paddle destination width of about 1.0㎝.★ ★ state
    as long as the wound is also not to see, is a good elegance that is quaint. 
Tea Scoop Bamboo Japan Takeshi Matsuzen is a priest of Daitokuji Temple japanese
Tea Scoop Bamboo Japan Takeshi Matsuzen is a priest of Daitokuji Temple japanese

Takeshi Matsuzen is a priest of Daitokuji Temple

Mr. Takeshi Matsuzen obtained the Chief Title in Osaka Prefecture and afterwards visited the Kyoto Kenninji monastery he became the priest of Daitokuji Temple around 1967.

Since Takeshi Matsuzen is a director, the Daitoku.ji became the most famous Zen temple in Kyoto, which occupies a vast temple area in the Kyoto. At Daitokuji monk's write books, squirrels, strips, etc. are very popular items from people who like tea ceremony.

The tea ceremony Tea Scoop is made by Matsuo Takeshi purchased at Daitoku-ji as a expensive tea utensils

INSCRIPTION "AUSPICIOUS CLOUDS"