Japanese Printed & Hand Painted Imari Hashioki Chopstick Holder Set Of 5 W/Box Charger This Tsu-bako was certainly used

This Tsu-bako was certainly used for that purpose

Please view the closeup pictures to admire the finely painted details and workmanship of this lidded Imari bowl

Length  = 60" (153cm)

Black Lacquered Maki-e Bento box referred to as a "tsu-Bako" A box to bring gifts of food on NewYears or other occasion

Having been in storage for over a century this plate remains in very fine condition for its age

Japanese Printed & Hand Painted Imari Hashioki Chopstick Holder Set Of 5 W/Box Charger This Tsu-bako was certainly usedThis is a set of five Japanese akai imari ceramic Hashioki or Chopstick holder (hashi=chopsticks, oki =put). Add a bit of traditional style and keep your hashi clean with these hashioki. They are in the shape of a gourd which is a lucky symbol of attracting wealth! They are decorated in combination of printed background and hand painted floral motif. These hashioki were made with high fired ceramics for lasting durability. Each hashioki measures 1" at