The Sado tea ceremony Teddy bear, is 22 cm in size, 5-way jointed, made from ecru silk plush and limited to 1500 pieces.

Sado is a ritualized form of serving tea, expressing "Wakeiseijaku" or mutual respect and thoughtfulness, which brings harmony among and between people and things by appreciating art pieces that are presented during the ceremony.

Enshu Sado (Tea) school has 400 years of history. Kobori Enshu, the originator, was a feudal lord of the early 17th century (Edo Era) and was considered a great tea master of the time. He was the Sado instructor for the Tokugawa Shogunate, and has left behind a great legacy in paintings, calligraphic works, poetry, architecture and gardens.

Unique rare Steiff, the kimono silk material feels soft and the transparent and glossy eyes are a charm. Everything made with a great attention to detail. The Sado tea ceremony Teddy bear comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

Size: 22 cm
Size: 9 inches
Edition Year: 2014
Edition Size: 1,500