Vintage Japanese Chashaku (Bamboo Matcha Scoop) with Fitted Case, Heisei Era 1990-2018

Vintage Japanese Chashaku (Bamboo Matcha Scoop) with Fitted Case, Heisei Era 1990-2018 | SKU: 26J-0798

A named bamboo matcha scoop with fitted wooden case and calligraphic inscription -- a refined piece of Japanese tea ceremony craft.

A chashaku is a traditional Japanese tea scoop used in chado (the Way of Tea) to measure and transfer matcha powder into the tea bowl. Carved from a single piece of bamboo, the chashaku is one of the most intimate utensils in the tea ceremony -- its slender form, gently curved tip, and natural grain reflecting the wabi-sabi aesthetic at the heart of Japanese tea culture. This example is a handcrafted Japanese tea utensil of notable quality, bearing brushed ink calligraphy along the body of both the scoop and its fitted bamboo tube case, suggesting it was made or named by a practitioner or artisan associated with a tea school. The tube case is sealed with a small carved wooden plug cap, a detail consistent with named chashaku presented as collector pieces or ceremonial gifts. A sliding-lid light wood storage box and an outer paper sleeve with a calligraphic label complete the layered presentation -- the traditional Japanese approach to housing a treasured utensil.

In a modern home, this chashaku makes a quietly beautiful living room accent or meditation space display object, propped upright in its open wooden box alongside a ceramic tea bowl or small vase. Its natural bamboo tones and ink brushwork pair effortlessly with Japandi style interiors and minimalist decor. The complete set -- scoop, tube case, wood box, and paper sleeve -- makes a meaningful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese vintage craft, matcha enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the wabi-sabi aesthetic. It would also serve as an elegant desk accent or be displayed as part of a curated tea corner in a home office or dining room.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1990-2018 (Heisei)
• Material: Bamboo (scoop and tube case); light hardwood (storage box lid); paper and cardboard (outer sleeve)
• Use: Measuring and scooping matcha powder during Japanese tea ceremony (chado)
• Modern Use: Wabi-sabi display object for a tea corner or living room shelf; unique gift for matcha lovers or Japanese craft collectors; decorative accent in a Japandi or minimalist interior
• Features: Slender bamboo scoop with gently curved tip; brushed ink calligraphy on scoop body; fitted bamboo tube case with carved wooden plug cap; calligraphy inscribed on tube case; sliding-lid light wood storage box; outer paper sleeve with handwritten calligraphic label -- complete multi-layer presentation set
• Dimensions: --
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of vintage Japanese tea ceremony craft -- bringing the quiet elegance of chado and the wabi-sabi aesthetic into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.