Vintage Japanese Ceramic Hashioki Chopstick Rest Hand Painted Showa Era ~3"L Ishodansu The thickness of this blade

The thickness of this blade helped to create a straight "rip" cut down the length of a log

Natural variations in the glaze and clay are part of the firing process and add to the unique character of the piece

wisteria panel

layered garments

Period: Dated 1972

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Hashioki Chopstick Rest Hand Painted Showa Era ~3"L Ishodansu The thickness of this bladeVintage Japanese ceramic hashioki () chopstick rest, hand formed and hand painted, late Shwa period Japan; late Shwa period, c. 1970s1980s A single vintage Japanese ceramic hashioki (, chopstick rest) in figural form. Hand formed or from mold and individually painted no two are identical. Glaze, form, color, and subject vary by piece; please refer to the photos for color, and details of this listing. Dimensions approximately 2"4" in length. A charming