CHOOSE ONE: Rice scoop or hand grater by using the option box to the right of the photos. BOTH are in GOOD to EXCELLENT pre owned used vintage condition and are artist signed using a Japanese hand painted technique. No cracks or chips on either. Little to no scratch marks on both. Both have holes to hang as decorative items in your kitchen.
RICE SCOOP SHAMOJI SIZE: approximately: almost 8" long and a smidget over 2 3/4 " wide at it's widest area. GOOD to EXCELLENT CONDITION: in good used vintage condition for it's age, some tiny pitting due to being a handmade item, not noticeable unless you look up close, does not interfere with it's beauty, but noted. Beautiful cobalt blue botanical leaf motifs with a lighter blue handle and edging. The inside of the hanging area needs to cleaned, otherwise it's in great shape. Made in Japan. Zoom in on all photos for more details and description.
HAND GRATER OROSHIGANE SIZE: approximately: smidget over 6" long and a smidget over 3.0 " wide at it's widest area. GOOD to EXCELLENT CONDITION: in good used vintage condition for it's age, may have some tiny flaws due to being a handmade item. I could not see any. Beautiful cobalt blue botanical leaf motifs with a lighter blue handle and edging. The inside of the hanging area needs to cleaned, otherwise it's in great shape. Was going to use to grate radish, ginger and or garlic, but never did, so I'm not sure how well it works, I only going to use it as decor pieces. Made in Japan. Zoom in on all photos for more details and description.
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OTHER INFORMATION: Somestuke literally means apply dye," and refers to exclusively cobalt-colored pigment applied under a colorless glaze on porcelain vessels. Sometsuke is a Japanese term referring to the technique of decorating ceramics with brush-painted designs in underglaze cobalt blue on a white ground. Transparent glaze is applied on top of this painted bisque before firing, producing a vivid shade of blue that is known in China as qinghua (literally “blue flower”).
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Hoarder History: I've always loved lacquer dishware and have many pieces in my collection. If you need some, especially Japanese black lacquer dishware, like miso soup bowls, let me know and I'll list them for you!
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