Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools This is a vintage Japanese

This is a vintage Japanese natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony

5" wide by 10

5 x 6 x 7cm) They remain in fine condition

The style of this gyoshobako chest as well as the method of construction and all the forged iron metal work on this chest dates it to the mid/late Edo era (c

Made throughout of Sugi wood (Japanese cedar)

Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Tools This is a vintage JapaneseThis is a vintage Japanese decorative Hagoita ( paddle). It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton. This is a festive actively played during the New Year's season and come with added benefit of helping to drive away evil spirits. Length = 28" Width = 11. 5" Height = 5" This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment.