Japanese Hand-carved Wooden Rice Paddle Shamoji Vtg Large Spoon Brown JK615 lidded box Discoloration of gold fittings

Discoloration of gold fittings

Gray bowl: signature on the side

Design: Hinamatsuri

Vtg Japanese Ceramic Monk Figurine

Scratches on the plate

Japanese Hand-carved Wooden Rice Paddle Shamoji Vtg Large Spoon Brown JK615 lidded box Discoloration of gold fittingsVintage Japanese Wooden Rice Paddle This is a vintage Japanese wooden rice paddle, or shimoji. It is used to stir and serve rice, as well as mix other ingredients such as vinegar for sushi or other flavoring (furikake). This particular rice paddle is hand carved and uniquely large, likely used in an industrial kitchen setting with large quantities of food. Brown Wood C1950 Item weight: 120 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Approx: 42 cm long x 13 cm wide