A pair of tea scoops made of bleached bamboo, inscribed "Futarishizuka" (Two Quiet Ones), is offered for sale. This exquisite pair of bamboo tea scoops has been carefully preserved for many years with almost no use. They are in very good condition with no noticeable damage other than extremely minor scuffs. The under-shaping was done by Takeki-shi (bamboo craftsman) Soshu Kagebayashi, and the inscription and signature were done by the former Daitoku-ji Temple, Horyin-ji Temple, Sekio Fukumoto Roshi. A protective shifuku (tea scoop bag) is also included with the bamboo tube for storage. Size: Each 18.5 cm Included: Wooden box (with inscription and seal), bamboo tube for storage, shifuku (tea scoop bag) Outer protective paper box, bookmark Note: While carefully stored, and as described in the product description, there may be inconspicuous scratches, natural discoloration, or dents due to aging and storage that may have been overlooked. Please understand this and make use of the item accordingly. We will upload as many photos as possible, so please make your judgment based on the photos. Basically, these are used antique items, so please forgive any claims due to minor scratches, scuffs, or stains, except for major defects that would interfere with use. Also, there may be stains, writings, and discoloration on the accessories other than the product, such as the outer box and bookmarks, but we will not mention them specifically, so please understand. In case of any discrepancy between the photos and the description, please give priority to the photos and make your own judgment. (YM5082204)