Vintage Japanese Wooden Oke Bucket for Bath

This is a vintage handcrafted traditional Japanese wooden bucket made for scoping water in a bath like a ladle for bathing. Stout, sturdy, and a natural brown color, it is made from precisely cut slats of wood held together by one twisted steel wire via tension. 
Japanese bathing practices use this type of ladle as well as a wooden stool and are a common sight at onsen hot spring baths. First, one sits and fully washes themselves outside of the bath, and then soaks in the tub afterward for relaxation.

• Brown
• Wood, metal
• C1950
• Item weight: 478 grams
• Packed weight: 978 grams
• Approx.  20.5 cm wide x 32 cm tall x 17 cm deep
• Good condition considering its age. Bottom wire is missing. Some scratches, chips, and marks. Staining on inside edges. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• We acquired this item from an old family estate sale 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.