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Ivory tea scoop

Unknown17th-19th century, Edo period

Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan

Tea scoops were originally made of ivory like this piece before bamboo scoops became common.

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Details

Title: Ivory tea scoop
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 17th-19th century, Edo period
Physical Dimensions: 18.3 x 0.9 cm (scoop), 22.6 x 2.4 cm (case)
Type: Ivory-work

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