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Spoon

About 1979 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Spoon for removing ash (sokotori)
Used
Black painted metal, handle covered in bamboo leaf bound with black thread.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Metal painted black, handle covered in bamboo leaf bound with black thread.
Brief description
Spoon for removing ash, sokotori. Japan, MODERN CRAFTS, TEA CEREMONY
Physical description
Spoon for removing ash (sokotori)
Used
Black painted metal, handle covered in bamboo leaf bound with black thread.
Dimensions
  • Height: 28.5cm
Style
Object history
Used.
Production
JAPAN
Bibliographic reference
Japan Style.
Collection
Accession number
FE.47:52-1981

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Record createdFebruary 12, 2000
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