Vintage Bamboo Tea Scoop With Hand-Carved Gourd

This is a vintage tea scoop.  A smooth patina has developed on the surface through time and prolonged usage.  On the surface of the scoop is etched a Gourd by a seasoned artist which makes the scoop a precious/handy tool when making tea, but also an art for appreciation during tea ceremonies.

Carving: 孝者百行之基  Filial piety is the foundation of  all virtues. 

Condition: Used goodW condition

Dimensions: L: 17 cm, W: 4.2 cm, H: 1.5 cm