Vintage Kuwa Chashaku Tea Scoop, Sakugoro, Japanese Mulberry, Unused,
This Chashaku tea scoop was made from polished Japanese Mulberry (Kuwa) by Sakugoro.
Japanese Mulberry is valued in traditional woodworking for its dense grain, hardness, and the luster that develops through polishing and age. Its warm golden tone can deepen over time toward a richer amber or tortoiseshell color.
In Japan, naturally grown mountain mulberry (Yama-Kuwa) is regarded as a fine timber, or Meiboku, and has long been used for refined woodwork. Because the wood is hard and demanding to work with, it is well suited to small objects that benefit from strength, a clear grain, and a polished surface.
It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
Measurement
Chashaku
Width: 1.1cm / 0 7/16”
Length: 18.7cm / 7 23/64”
Weight: 2g
Box
Width: 3.8cm / 1 1/2”
Length: 21.2cm / 8 11/32”
Height: 2.4cm / 0 15/16”
Weight: 33g
Age: -1990s
Material: Polished Japanese Mulberry
Color: Amber, Cork, Burnt Umber
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Protective cloth
* No splits.
* A small gap is visible in the laminated section of the wooden box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor wood sap is visible on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
* Light discoloration on the wooden box from long-term storage. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 photos)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
