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Antique Japanese Brass Sencha Tea Scoop, browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Tea Articles: Pre 1900: item # 963807 Please refer to our stock # MOR2747 when inquiring.
The Kura 16-1 ShimoWakakusa-Cho Murasakino Kita-ku Kyoto 603-8234 tel.81-75-432-6980 Guest Book 425.00 |
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| A brass tea scoop dating from the later Edo period etched on the outer surface with flowers, and originaly lined with applied gold. The gold has largely worn away, leaving a shadow of color on the edges and center. Gold was originally used on tea utensils as it was believed that if it came in contact with poison the gold would change color, thus saving the participants from danger. This scoop is roughly 6-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches (16 x 6 cm) and is in fine condition. This is from a collection of scholar items we are currently offering from the estate of a Kyoto family involved in literati and art movements from the later Edo period on. | ||||||||||
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