This sculpture is
carved on natural stone and includes a hanging framework made of
bamboo and jute. The Japanese calligraphy reads "Ichigo, Ichie"
and literally translates to "One encounter, one chance"
Ichigo-Ichie means that every encounter with someone, even a
friend whom you see often, should be treated as if it were a
once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. (As if today were the last time
you might meet) The underlying philosophy of the tea ceremony is
perhaps best described with this phrase.
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Natural Chinese Stone
(quartzite) |
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Signed and Dated on
back |
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Includes bamboo
framework |
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Comes with a Signed
Artist Certificate |
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Hand Made by Maui
Artist Guy Junker |
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Ready to hang |
"This piece features two natural fissures
running through the stone which add to its uniqueness. The
coloring is quite dramatic."
Guy Junker
