Antique Edo Period Japanese Lacquer tree cutting tool

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Antique Edo Period Japanese Lacquer tree cutting tool

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Antique Edo Period Japanese Lacquer tree cutting tool

This homemade Japanese tool was used in rural areas for cutting the groove in the tree to release and collect the sap which was harvested for the lacquerware. The wood handle is smooth to touch and has years of patina. The cutting blade is heavily aged but is in good condition. The tool is about 9" long and at least 150 years old.