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"Usu", Hand-carved, Wabi-sabi, Early 20th Century, Japan

$1,800

£1,372.91

€1,563.42

CA$2,529.55

A$2,758.83

CHF 1,461.44

MX$33,074.44

NOK 18,612.27

SEK 17,019.54

DKK 11,680.26

About the Item

"Usu" is a traditional Japanese tool with a deep cultural significance, particularly in the culinary arts. This unique item typically features a large wooden or stone bowl with a flat base, designed for grinding ingredients using a heavy pestle called "kine." It is traditionally used to make the rice dough for the beloved Japanese dessert, mochi. Nowadays, usu can also serve as a stunning decorative piece in your home. By placing a glass or stone top on it, you can transform it into a coffee or artisan table, infusing your space with Japanese tradition and inviting warmth.

Dimensions:
Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 25.6 in (65 cm)
Style:
Folk Art (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Tokyo, JP
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2614342351392

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