Japanese Wooden Lacquered Set of Chopstick Rests

This is a set of five Japanese vintage lacquered wooden chopstick holders. The set is made of Wakasa-style lacquer in black with a gold and red circle pattern at the center. Each chopstick rest is wide and slightly curved at the center. The set comes with the original paper gift box (the lid is missing).

• Black, red, gold
• Wood, lacquer
• C1980
• Characters: 伝統古芸 dentou kogei traditional art, 若狭塗 Wakasa Nuri
• Item weight: 48 grams
• Packed weight: 248 grams
• Approx. [Each rest] 7 cm long x 1.2 cm wide x 1 cm tall; [Box] 15.5 cm long x 9 cm wide x 1.8 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Production imperfections (back of rests). Stains and damage on the box. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• We acquired this item from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.