Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Water Scoop Hishaku Sado Ladle Utensil TG181 sakadaru The handle's metal ring is

The handle's metal ring is missing

A vase is one of the three essential tools (Sangusoku)  that is necessary for any Buddhist sect

Discoloration on red inscriptions

12 cm wide x 10

Japanese Bamboo Tea Ceremony Water Scoop Hishaku Sado Ladle Utensil TG181 sakadaru The handle's metal ring isJapanese Bamboo Water Scoop Hishaku for Tea Ceremony This is a vintage Japanese traditional tea ceremony utensil called hishaku. It is used for scooping hot water from a teapot or chagama into the matcha chawan tea bowl. This ladle is made entirely of bamboo with a long handle and a finely hallowed out scoop, while leaving it lightweight and easy to hold. Brown Bamboo C1970 Item weight: 22 grams Packed weight: 300 grams Approx. 41 cm long x 6 cm wide