Chashaku Tea Scoop for Tea Ceremony Named w Tube Chawan written in Japanese Kanji characters

written in Japanese Kanji characters are the name of the shop where these cakes were made address

after multiple firings and polishing

This tansu chest is made of solid wood (paulownia) with a natural finish

This  is a beautiful hand carved Ranma Hori in the shape of a peacock flying upward and left

It is made of a type of resin material that is very strong and durable

Chashaku Tea Scoop for Tea Ceremony Named w Tube Chawan written in Japanese Kanji charactersThis is a used Chashaku previously owned by a frequent tea practitioner. Includes tube. The Chashaku is the simple bamboo tea scoop used to transfer powdered green tea from the caddy to the tea bowl during tea ceremony. As its function is one of the most pivotal points in the ritual, it occupies a special roll as a work of art within itself. Specialized craftsmen and tea masters themselves carve these out of specially selected bamboo. They then carve