This is a flat spoon (hirasaji) made by carving paulownia wood and finishing it with lacquer. ⚪ Size: Length 15 cm ⚪ Features: Made from domestic solid paulownia wood. It can be widely used for chawanmushi, pudding, ice cream, etc. After applying urushi (raw lacquer) multiple times by rubbing and wiping, black and white lacquer were layered on top. The carving marks of the blade are layered with black and white lacquer, resulting in a marbled pattern on the spoon's tip and a chic striped pattern on the handle. The spoon repels water and oil and is resistant to heat. Paulownia wood is characterized by its clearly visible vessels (see image of the back of the spoon) and has been used as a material for furniture and wood carving since ancient times. It pairs very well with lacquer. ⚪ Precautions: After use, wash with detergent and a sponge, and dry thoroughly. Please avoid using a dishwasher as it may cause warping. ⚪ Other: As this is a handmade item, there may be small scratches from the manufacturing process. Also, there are slight differences in the detailed specifications between the two spoons.