Marui Seito Shigaraki Ware Hechimon Chopstick Rest Set (Set of 5) - Five Types of Fish

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● Shigaraki ware is pottery made in Shigaraki Town, a mountain village in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and has a history of over 1,200 years.

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● Shigaraki ware is pottery made in Shigaraki Town, a mountain village in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. It is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns and has a history of over 1,200 years. ● Designated a Traditional Craft by the government in 1976 (Showa 51). ● These pottery pieces feature a variety of shapes and expressions created by nature and artisans, and are filled with the sincerity and playfulness of masters who value "imbalance." ● The "Hechimon" (registered trademark) comes from a Shigaraki artisan's word meaning "unusual objects." ● Due to the handmade nature of the pieces, slight variations in size, color, and pattern may occur. ● A set of five pieces: pufferfish, sunfish, mudskipper, catfish, and flounder. These tabletop mascots are perfect for your desk. Size: Pufferfish - approx. 5.5cm W x 4cm D x 3cm H, Sunfish - approx. 5cm W x 4cm D x 2.5cm H, Mudskipper - approx. 7cm W x 3.5cm D x 2.5cm H, Catfish - approx. 7cm W x 3cm D x 2cm H, Flounder - approx. 5.5cm W x 4.5cm D x 2cm H Weight: approx. 160g Material: Ceramic Country of Origin: Japan Set Contents: 1 each of Pufferfish, Sunfish, Mudskipper, Catfish, and Flounder