KENSUI Karakane Bronze for Japanese Tea Ceremony Sml Teezeremonie Kensui/Koboshi la Cérémonie du Thé Start Price USD 70.00 Current Price USD 70.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Location Kyoto See more about 'KENSUI Karakane Bronze for Japanese Tea Ceremony Sml' Description ajeelrussell store Brand New Japanese Tea Ceremony Karakane Bronze Kensui Small Search Bottom of small kensui This is abrand new bronze (karagane) KENSUI used in Japanese Tea Ceremony.  It has the most elegant shape, fits beautifully in the hands so it is easy to hold and carry, and is not too heavy.   Unlike the ceramic kensui, you will never have to worry about it chipping or even worse breaking.  This kensui will last for many years, it will be the only one you will need.  Think of it as an investment and not just a purchase.A brand new kensui at a reasonable price is very hard to find, so don't delay add this to your collection and enjoy it for many years to come.How the Kensui is UsedThe kensui acts as a waste container used by the host during a tea ceremony.  After a chawan has been rinsed during a tea ceremony the water is emptied into the kensui.  It is usally the last of the tea ceremony implements to brought into the tearoom before the ceremony and is the first item to be removed after the ceremony. height 2.87 inches / 7.3 cmacross top is 5 inches/ 13 cm Place a Bid!