Antique Japanese Wooden Sushi Rice Paddle Spatula Scoop Brown Shamoji JK534 crackle glaze Kanji on sides: Naritasan Temple

Kanji on sides: Naritasan Temple (naritasan)

17 cm long x 13 cm wide x 12 cm tall (handle down)

Compartment panel inside

It is a statue of a lion-like creature that usually guards the entrance of a Japanese shrine

Kids inside the boots

Antique Japanese Wooden Sushi Rice Paddle Spatula Scoop Brown Shamoji JK534 crackle glaze Kanji on sides: Naritasan TempleJapanese Wooden Spatula Rice Scoop This is an antique Japanese rice scoop or spatula. I think it was probably used as a Japanese sweets confectionery tool or for cooking. It is shaped like a rice scoop cut out of a single piece of wood board and is not coated with varnish. Japanese spatula or rice scoop Wood Item weight: 21 grams Packed weight: 221 grams C1900 Approx. 23. 3 cm long x 7. 5 cm wide x 0. 5 cm thick Good condition. Wear and tear due to