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Utensils Term

Hishaku

柄杓

A long-handled bamboo water ladle used to draw hot water from the iron kettle.

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Botanical & Ceremonial Context

The hishaku is handled with ceremonial choreography during Chanoyu to pour fresh hot water into the chawan and cold water into the kettle.

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