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Japan: Sen No Rikyu,16th century Japanese Tea Master (1522-1591). Portrait by Tohaku Hasegawa (1539-1610), calligraphy by Soen Shunoku (152-1611).

Sen no Rikyu (???, 1522 - April 21, 1591, also known simply as Sen Rikyu), is considered the historical figure with the most profound influence on chanoyu (???), the Japanese 'Way of Tea', particularly the tradition of wabi-cha. He was also the first to emphasize several key aspects of the ceremony, including rustic simplicity, directness of approach and honesty of self. Originating from the Edo Period and the Muromachi Period, these aspects of the tea ceremony persist today.
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Japan: Sen No Rikyu,16th century Japanese Tea Master (1522-1591). Portrait by Tohaku Hasegawa (1539-1610), calligraphy by Soen Shunoku (152-1611).
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Sen no Rikyu (???, 1522 - April 21, 1591, also known simply as Sen Rikyu), is considered the historical figure with the most profound influence on chanoyu (???), the Japanese 'Way of Tea', particularly the tradition of wabi-cha. He was also the first to emphasize several key aspects of the ceremony, including rustic simplicity, directness of approach and honesty of self. Originating from the Edo Period and the Muromachi Period, these aspects of the tea ceremony persist today.
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3576 x 4728 px | 48.4 MB
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30.3 x 40.0 cm | 11.9 x 15.8 in (300 dpi)
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