Whisk Item Number: N2.487 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two whisks, each made from one piece of bamboo. Lower segment is handle. Upper part is cut into fine strands which are separately tied, forming an inner grouping and an outer section. Outer section is splayed outwards with ends curved inwards. Handle has a deep split.
History Of Use
Used in the tea ceremony, to whisk tea leaves in hot water.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected during 1959
- Owned by Anne M. Smith before 1968
- Received from Anne M. Smith (Donor) during 1968
What
- Name
- Whisk
- Identification Number
- N2.487 a-b
- Type of Item
- whisk
- Material
- bamboo grass
- Manufacturing Technique
- split
- Part A
- height 11.0 cm, diameter 5.0 cm
- Part B
- height 11.5 cm, diameter 4.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Anne M. Smith
- Received from
- Anne M. Smith (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during 1968
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0123/0012 f a-b