This is a spoon by metal artist Emi Morita. It has a horse carved on it. Approximately 14cm long x 3.5cm wide. Purchased at an exhibition and stored unused. Although unused, the color is as shown in the image, which is characteristic of the material. Quoted from Emi-san's page: Please refer to the following for handling instructions. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ This is a nickel silver spoon. Nickel silver is the same material as a 100-yen coin, and you can enjoy the changes it undergoes. As you use it, and depending on what you eat with it, the texture will change. It will become a slightly more subdued color and texture, but that is the process of change for nickel silver. Please enjoy it as cutlery that you can "raise" and care for. Also, some items may have a slight dullness from the beginning. This is due to the oxidation film that forms when heat is applied during the manufacturing process, and the blackish areas are removed. Please consider this as an expression that develops during this repeated process. Please use it with care as your own special piece. The luster will settle down over time after it arrives. Since it cannot be kept in a vacuum and must be stored in a space exposed to air, the luster and color may differ from the photos upon arrival. Please understand this beforehand. *About Handling* Nickel silver is an alloy based on copper. After use, do not leave it unattended; wash it and wipe off the moisture. If you soak it in something acidic, such as vinegar, for a long time, it may discolor. (e.g., leaving it in a pickle container) As you use it, it will oxidize and develop a rich color, but if you want to keep it shiny, try polishing it as follows: Level 1 → Rub with baking soda on a wet finger Level 2 → Scrub with an aluminum sponge (preferably a fine one) or the hard part of an acrylic sponge Noriharu Yamada Emi Morita Ayaka Kawauchi Yuki Sakano Yuki Sakano Yuichi Takemata Metalwork Cutlery Sutkkara (Korean spoon) Soup Jjigae (Korean stew) Bibimbap (Korean mixed rice) Nabe (Japanese hot pot) Spoon Artist