Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Water Scoop Hishaku Sado Ladle Utensil TG181 nomi Discoloration on the tassel

Discoloration on the tassel

It is Wear and tears due to age

5 cm tall x 13 cm wide x 2 cm thick

It has cast iron handles on a wooden panel on each side and the inside is lined with thin paper

The whole piece is painted in black and gold and decorated with gold color metal pieces

Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Water Scoop Hishaku Sado Ladle Utensil TG181 nomi Discoloration on the tasselJapanese Bamboo Water Scoop Hishaku for Tea Ceremony This is a vintage Japanese traditional tea ceremony utensil called hishaku. It is used for scooping hot water from a teapot or chagama into the matcha chawan tea bowl. This ladle is made entirely of bamboo with a long handle and a finely hallowed out scoop, while leaving it lightweight and easy to hold. Brown Bamboo C1970 Item weight: 22 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 41 cm long x 6 cm wide