Ivory tea scoop

Unknown17-19th century, Edo period

Tachibana Museum
Fukuoka-ken, Japan

Ivory tea scoops are commonly in the style of shin, which is a straight shape without knots.
This tea scoop is made of ivory but has bamboo-like lines and a joint; these are intentionally engraved to resemble a bamboo scoop.

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Details

Title: Ivory tea scoop
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 17-19th century, Edo period
Physical Dimensions: <Sccop>16.5 x 1.1cm <Container>19.9 x 2.0cm
Type: Ivory-work

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