{"product_id":"antique-other-wood-products-158","title":"BAMBOO TEA SCOOP, Carved with goldfish design, Edo–Meiji Period（1603–1912CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tea scoop, known as \"chagō,\" is an essential utensil in the sencha tea ceremony, used to transfer tea leaves from the tea caddy to the teapot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The practice of sencha, which involves brewing tea leaves directly in hot water, was introduced to Japan from China in the 16th century. Prior to this, Japanese tea culture primarily revolved around matcha, a powdered tea that is whisked with hot water. Matcha is deeply intertwined with Zen philosophy and was particularly favored by the samurai class. In contrast, the sencha tradition is rooted in the intellectual pursuits of literati who held a profound respect for tea, seeking personal spiritual growth and societal harmony through the beverage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sencha utensils embody the delicate nuances of this philosophy, reflecting a love for tea and a perspective on nature. Even a simple bamboo tea scoop reveals the aesthetic sensibilities of the literati throughout the changing seasons. This particular piece features elegantly carved goldfish, evoking the serene image of a small pond beside a tea room. One can imagine the interplay of emotions within the closed confines of the tea room, as literati engaged with their tea and the artisans who crafted their tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We invite you to enjoy this piece as part of your daily tea practice, appreciating its unpretentious charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45220763697433,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/rcnir-2023-00015174.jpg?v=1752154827","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-ie\/products\/antique-other-wood-products-158","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}