Japanese Lacquered Serving Spoon, Red and Black
Mid-to-Late 20th Century — c. 1960–1980
- Material
- Wood
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 20th century CE
- Size
- Wumbo
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 28 cm
- Overall width
- 6.5 cm
Catalogue Note
A gracefully proportioned wooden serving spoon with traditional Japanese lacquer finish. The bowl is rendered in deep vermillion red with a lustrous gloss, while the elongated handle tapers from the bowl in blackened wood with subtle tonal gradation. The form exemplifies the restraint and elegance characteristic of Japanese tableware design. The finish shows minor wear consistent with gentle use; the lacquer remains sound and pleasingly lustrous throughout.
Spoon Lore
Japanese wooden spoons and utensils, often finished in red and black lacquer, draw on centuries of craftsmanship rooted in Zen aesthetics and Buddhist temple kitchens, where wood was preferred over metal for its warmth and spiritual properties.
From the collection of
Marcus Holloway