{"product_id":"wajima-nuri-chashaku-gelakte-bamboe-matami-sai-shiotokuyashikki","title":"Wajima-nuri tea scoop (Matami-sai), Shiokutoku-ya Lacquerware Shop","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Japanese chashaku set that reflects the quiet elegance of the tea ceremony. This special combination consists of a black lacquered matcha spoon with subtle gold flecks and a traditional bamboo chashaku, presented together in an original wooden tomobako. The set brings together the balance between natural simplicity and refined urushi lacquerware—a characteristic highly valued within Japanese tea culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Tomobako \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box bears an original sticker from 塩徳屋漆器店 (Shiokutoku-ya Shikkiten), a lacquerware shop in Yamanaka (山中町本町). This region in Ishikawa is known for its long tradition of refined lacquerware and artisanal tea ceremony objects. The calligraphy on the lid denotes the object as a chashaku (茶杓), the classic spoon used to carefully portion matcha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTea Master\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bamboo chashaku features red calligraphy with the name Matami-sai (又妙斎), a reference found within the Japanese tea ceremony that is often associated with a style or tradition. This does not necessarily mean the piece was crafted by a specific master, but it gives the object additional cultural and aesthetic significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSymbology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its soft patina and subtle traces of use, this set carries an atmosphere of time and attention. It is an object that can be used ceremonially as well as serving as a valuable addition for collectors of Japanese tea ceremony art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the tea ceremony, the chashaku symbolizes precision and mindfulness—a small instrument that marks the transition from silence to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Japan, Yamanaka lacquerware region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: urushi lacquer, bamboo, and wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes original tomobako (wooden box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSticker from Shiokutoku-ya Shikkiten (Yamanaka lacquerware shop)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with light, age-related traces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5088082c-7fff-fa9f-3e24-335974304ec0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Thee van Anke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52752584016218,"sku":null,"price":28.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2799\/7530\/files\/Chashaku6.jpg?v=1771709153","url":"https:\/\/www.vananke.com\/products\/wajima-nuri-chashaku-gelakte-bamboe-matami-sai-shiotokuyashikki-en","provider":"vananke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}