Japanese Brushed Lacquer Wood Sushi Rice Paddle Vtg Spatula Scoop Shamoji JK755

Japanese Wooden Spatula Rice Scoop

This is a vintage Japanese rice scoop or spatula (shamoji). It is a common household tool for scooping and fluffing rice as well as for spreading rice out for making sushi. It is dark brown and brushed with a clear lacquer coating. There is a removable paper tag on the handle.

• Dark brown
  
• Wood
• C1980
• Characters on the label: 手作 tezukuri handmade, 黒檀 kokutan black ebony
• Item weight: 38 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
  
• Approx. 20 cm long x 7 cm wide x 0.3 cm thick
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• We got this item at 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.