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Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Water Scoop Hishaku Sado Ladle Utensil TG177 shamisen accessory Vtg Japanese Ceramic Maneki NekoJapanese 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, leaving it lightweight and easy to hold. Brown Bamboo C1970 Item weight: 25 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 41 cm long x 6 cm wide Good