Turtle Shell Patterned Spice Container With Spoon
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This simple wooden spice or condiment container is crafted using Yamanaka lacquerware techniques. Its deep brown finish, paired with a turtle shell–inspired wood grain along the sides, gives it a distinctly traditional appearance.
A small spoon is included for ease of use, and a discreet cutout on the rim allows the lid to close smoothly with the spoon in place.
Well suited for serving condiments such as shichimi togarashi (Japanese chili pepper) or mustard.
With its enduring design, this container fits comfortably into everyday use and remains equally appropriate when serving guests.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 spice container 1 spoon |
| Size | Spice container: D 6.9 cm (2.7 in) x H 3.8 cm (1.5 in) Spoon: L 7.5 cm (3.0 in) |
| Weight | Spice container 32 g (1.1 oz) Spoon 2 g (0.1 oz) |
| Material | Wood Coating: Lacquer |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Crafts
Yamanaka lacquerware, also known as Yamanaka Shikki, is a kind of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen district of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture. This lacquerware is unique in that it blends wood grain's natural elegance with the elegant maki-e technique of sprinkling gold, silver, or other colored powder onto a lacquer painting.
With its beautiful wood texture, delicate and robust Yamanaka lacquerware incorporates a modern sense of design while inheriting a tradition that has lasted for 400 years.
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Spice Containers
These beautifully handcrafted spice containers are perfect not only for storing condiments but also for versatile uses, such as accompanying bento boxes, holding small accessories, and more. Each piece carries its own story, showcasing the craftsmanship and tradition behind its creation, adding a unique charm to your collection.
Lacquerware
Japanese lacquerware, also called shikki in Japanese, is a proud handicraft with a long history dating back to 5,000 BCE, and traditional methods are still followed today. Durable, light, antibacterial, and robust enough to endure for more than one hundred years, Japanese lacquerware is not only beautiful, but also highly functional.
In addition to the fine Japanese lacquerware found in antique and vintage pieces, there is also contemporary Japanese lacquerware suitable for modern life made by artisans who continue to improve their skills and pass on tradition today.
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