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1986

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1997

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Spoon (Japan)

This is a spoon. It was designed by Tetsuji Kawamura. It is dated 1986 and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is wood. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Tetsuji Kawamura. It is credited Gift of Tetsuji Kawamura.

  • Utensil, Liftware Level
  • polycarbonate, stainless steel, electronic components.
  • Gift of Verily Life Sciences.
  • s-e-2625
  • Spoon, S'Up
  • tritan.
  • Gift of S'Up Products Ltd UK.
  • s-e-2660

Its dimensions are

L: 18.7 x W: 2.8cm x D: 3.5cm

Cite this object as

Spoon (Japan); Designed by Tetsuji Kawamura; wood; L: 18.7 x W: 2.8cm x D: 3.5cm; Gift of Tetsuji Kawamura; 1997-33-10

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005.

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