柄杓 hishaku (water ladle), unknown maker from Japan

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柄杓 hishaku (water ladle)
柄杓 hishaku (water ladle)
柄杓 hishaku (water ladle)
柄杓 hishaku (water ladle)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: bamboo
Credit line: Gift of Elsie Anna Wilson Trust
Accession number: T2014.047
Not on display
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Label texts

Teaching Gallery Label:
"The Tea Ceremony," Apr-2014, Kris Imants Ercums
Iron kettles (kama) like this one were used to heat water for tea, and came in a wide variety of styles. Once the water has simmered, the lid is taken off the kettle and placed on a lid rest (futaoki) like the one included elsewhere in this exhibition. The lid rest protects the floor from damage.

Exhibitions

Teaching Gallery: The Tea Ceremony
Kris Ercums, curator
2014