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Miss Yamaguchi's matcha tea utensils (part 1)
Miss Yamaguchi's matcha tea utensils (part 1)
Miss Yamaguchi's matcha tea utensils (part 1)
DepartmentAsia

Miss Yamaguchi's matcha tea utensils (part 1)

NameDoll accessory
Maker Yoshitoku Doll Company (Tokyo, Japan)
CultureJapanese
Dateca. October 1927
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
Additional Geography KeyfieldYamaguchi Prefecture, JAPAN, East Asia, Asia
MediumMetal, sedge, feather, paper
Dimensions3.5 inches and under
Credit LineGift of the Art Institute of Chicago
Object numberA.1951.16.259V
DescriptionMiss Yamaguchi matcha tea service utensils, Part one:
A. Napkin (Fukusa)
B. Chasen (whisk)
C. Charcoal Basket (Sumitorikago) x2
D. Woven Grass Hot Pad (Nabeshiki) x2
F. Ladle (Hishaku)
G. Cleaning feather (Kebataki)

See A.1951.16.265a-d for other items/part 2.
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