Koshin Sosa was Sen Sotan's third son and the founder of Omotesenke. He served the Kii Tokugawa house as tea master and established the Omotesenke line based at Fushin'an.
Life
As the son positioned to succeed, he inherited the main house and established Omotesenke. His connection with the Kii Tokugawa gave the school ties to daimyo society and helped place Sen-house tea within Edo-period social structures.
What followed
Omotesenke, as the main house, inherited the family's transmitted utensils and the observances for Rikyu's portrait, and retains its standing as the senior line. Koshin is the starting point of that position.
Sources
- 江岑宗左（世界大百科事典 旧版） / コトバンク
Supports: 江岑宗左が千宗旦の三男であり、不審庵を譲り受けて継承したこと。生没年はこの項目には記載がないこと
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Term info
- Life dates
- 1613–1672
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