【Valuable: Crafted by Tadashi Ohashi, a Traditional Craftsman】Akita Cherry Bark Craft Tea Scoop - Cherry Blossoms & Butterflies This is a traditional craft made using the ancient Akita technique of tanning mountain cherry bark. Each piece is unique, crafted by carefully assessing the characteristics of the cherry bark and employing traditional methods to depict the fleeting beauty and splendor of falling flowers. This piece is a work by Tadashi Ohashi, a leading figure in Akita's Kakunodate cherry bark craft, who has been featured on NHK. This is a 《very valuable》 item that is no longer available. 《Cherry bark craft, a traditional craft from Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture, is made using the bark of cherry trees. Tadashi Ohashi, a cherry bark craftsman, carefully assesses the characteristics of each piece of cherry bark and uses traditional techniques to depict the fleeting beauty and splendor of falling flowers.》 Size (approx.): 13 x 3.5 x 1 cm Box Size (approx.): 14 x 4 x 1.5 cm Unused, with box, but please understand that this is a pre-owned item due to long-term home storage. Thank you for your understanding. #TeaCeremony #TeaScoop