8 1/2” long
Brass and Bamboo
Kyoto, JAPAN
THIS IS AN ONGOING ITEM!

A brass serving spoon created for the famous Kyoto style tofu stews with flower cutouts to strain the broth from the spoon. It is made by a 400 year old company in Kyoto that is well-known throughout Japan for its knives and cookware. The spoon is entirely hand-made and is produced on a very limited basis. Each has the mark of its maker hammered onto the backside. The relationship between the maker and the object is very important to this company. The craftsmanship applied in creating this spoon demonstrates a lifelong practice and consideration. When balanced correctly on a flat surface the spoon sits upright. It does not get much better.