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Tea whisk
Tea whisk

Tea whisk

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 2000
PeriodHeisei period (1989-2019)
MaterialsBamboo
DimensionsH. 4 1/2 in x Diam. 2 1/2 in, H. 11.4 cm x Diam. 6.3 cm
Credit LineGift of Richard Mellott
Object numberF2002.25.1
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On view
LocationGallery 30 - Tea Room
More Information
The tea whisk (chasen) is used to mix matcha, or powdered green tea, with hot water in the tea bowl. The host holds the whisk in the right hand and moves it back and forth until the tea reaches the desired state of integration.