Japanese Hishaku Tea Ceremony Bamboo Laddle 12"L Chadansu This one is 9" tall

This one is 9" tall and glazed on one side with flowers and the other side with dragonflies

This symbolism of the Shi-Shi with a ball represents protection of the world or guarding the outside gate

This is a handcraft made in Matsuyama

The wear has smoothed down the sides of the tsuba where it rubbed up against the obi belt from daily wear so the different qualities of steel used to make the tsuba can be seen

blue and green

Japanese Hishaku Tea Ceremony Bamboo Laddle 12"L Chadansu This one is 9" tallIn the tea ceremony, the hishaku serves several purposes, primarily for scooping water from a mizusashi (water container) or kama (kettle) to either prepare the tea or cleanse the tea bowl. Its design varies based on season and purpose: Summer: (Furo)The hishaku typically has a longer handle, smaller cup and end cut facing down, symbolizing the need for a lighter, cooling atmosphere. Winter: (Ro) Has a shorter handle, a larger cup, and an end cut