{"product_id":"hand-carved-japanese-water-ladle","title":"Early 20th Century Japanese Keyaki Wooden Miso \u0026 Soy Sauce Ladle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThis striking, utilitarian Japanese wooden ladle dates back to the early Showa era.\u003c\/span\u003e Hand-carved from native \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ekeyaki\u003c\/span\u003e (Japanese zelkova) - a hardwood prized for its extreme durability and water resistance - this piece offers a fascinating window into early 20th-century rural life. During this period, countryside families still brewed their own large vats of miso paste and soy sauce. The unusually deep, wide, hemispherical bowl was specifically designed to scoop these thick, heavy liquids from large cedar barrels. Today, its dark, rich patina and rounded form beautifully showcase a century of age and frequent handling. Whether displayed on its own or used as a conversation piece in a kitchen utensil crock, this remarkable object brings history and warmth to any modern home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are as follows: H: 4cm - W: 12cm - L: 30.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Shipping with orders over £35 for UK mainland \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for looking and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apeman Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56410698121595,"sku":"ITEM-3120","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/3215\/5254\/files\/early-20th-century-japanese-keyaki-wooden-miso-soy-sauce-ladle-apeman-interiors_2.jpg?v=1791643348","url":"https:\/\/apemaninteriors.co.uk\/products\/hand-carved-japanese-water-ladle","provider":"Apeman Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}