Japanese Bamboo Chasen Whisk for Tea Ceremony
This vintage Japanese matcha tea whisk, called chasen, is crafted by hand from a single piece of bamboo and is a crucial utensil used in traditional Japanese tea ceremony (sado).
It has a natural dried brown bamboo color, while a black thread secures the whisk's outer band in place.
This particular type is called hyappondate and has between 80 and 95 bristles and is the standard producing fine, fluffy foam. It comes with the original plastic container.
- Brown
- Bamboo
- Kanji on sticker: 百本立 hyappondate
- C1980
- Item weight: 60 grams
- Packed weight: 250 grams
- Approx. 5.5 cm wide x 11 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
