Japanese Hishaku Tea Ceremony Bamboo Laddle 12"L Chadansu antique cloisonné bowl

antique cloisonné bowl

It is from a very high resolution scan taken of the original Kunisada print in our collection n with a state of the art flat bed scanner

Very like all natural plant based dyes

Medium and small graduated accordingly

Japanese Hishaku Tea Ceremony Bamboo Laddle 12"L Chadansu antique cloisonné bowlIn the tea ceremony, the hishaku serves several purposes, primarily for scooping water from a mizusashi (water container) or kama (kettle) to either prepare the tea or cleanse the tea bowl. Its design varies based on season and purpose: Summer: (Furo)The hishaku typically has a longer handle, smaller cup and end cut facing down, symbolizing the need for a lighter, cooling atmosphere. Winter: (Ro) Has a shorter handle, a larger cup, and an end cut