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Hansō Sōshitsu

Hansō Sōshitsu was a Japanese painter, tea master, kamikaze and philosopher (1923–2025). He was born at Kyoto.

Also recorded as Sen Sōshitsu XV; Hanso Soshitsu; Hansou Soushitsu.

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Identity and origins

Hansō Sōshitsu was recorded at birth as 千 政興. The authorities additionally record the headings Sen Sōshitsu XV, Hanso Soshitsu and Hansou Soushitsu. His recorded language was Japanese.

He was the child of Sen Sōshitsu XIV and Kayoko Sen. He married Tomiko Sen. 2 children are recorded: Sen Sōshitsu XVI and Masakazu Izumi.

Career and activity

Hansō Sōshitsu worked in tea and tea ceremony.

He was employed by Ikenobo College, Shogen Junior College, Takarazuka University and Ritsumeikan University.

Recognition and collections

Hansō Sōshitsu received Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Commander of the Legion of Honour. Work by Hansō Sōshitsu is held by Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Identity

What the record establishes about Hansō Sōshitsu.

Hansō Sōshitsu is recorded as having received Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Commander of the Legion of Honour. Hansō Sōshitsu is recorded as painter, tea master, kamikaze and philosopher. Hansō Sōshitsu is recorded with the citizenship of Japan. Hansō Sōshitsu is recorded at birth as 千 政興.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Hansō Sōshitsu may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Hansō Sōshitsu is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q3246571.

In detail

Hansō Sōshitsu studied at Doshisha University. the recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is tea and tea ceremony.

Employment is recorded with Ikenobo College, Shogen Junior College and Takarazuka University.

Work by Hansō Sōshitsu is recorded in the collections of Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Culture, Person of Cultural Merit and Commander of the Legion of Honour.

Chronology

  1. 1923Hansō Sōshitsu born at Kyoto.
  2. 1923Hansō Sōshitsu was born in 1923 at Kyoto.
  3. 2025Hansō Sōshitsu died at Kyoto.
  4. 2025Hansō Sōshitsu died in 2025 at Kyoto.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Sen Sōshitsu XV”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3246571: Hansō Sōshitsu

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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