Vintage Japanese Wooden Rice Paddle
This is a vintage Japanese wooden rice paddle, or shimoji. It is used to stir and serve rice, as well as mix other ingredients such as vinegar for sushi or other flavoring (furikake). This particular rice paddle is hand-carved and uniquely large, likely used in an industrial kitchen setting with large quantities of food.
- Brown
- Wood
- C1950
- Item weight: 244 grams
- Packed weight: 350 grams
- Approx: 54.5 cm long x 14 cm wide
- Good condition considering age. Scratches. Some staining on wood. Large chips on sides of paddle head. General wear and tear. Please see the photos.
- We acquired this item from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, 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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
