wooden scoop for bathing
A traditional wooden ladle with a handle, used to scoop and pour hot water over the body in a bath, especially at public baths or hot springs.
See also: 湯桶
At the public bath, I use a wooden scoop to pour hot water over myself.
湯桶 is a general term for a wooden pail or bucket used in bathing, while 片手湯桶 specifically refers to a one-handed scoop with a handle.
Compound of 片手 (one hand) and 湯桶 (wooden pail for hot water), referring to a scoop that can be held with one hand.