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2024.22.28.9

Ceramic chopstick rest in the shape of a knot.

2024.22.28.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic chopstick rest in the shape of a knot.
Long description
Painted and glazed small ceramic chopstick rest in the shape of a knotted piece of fabric. The knot is white and light blue and the base of the chopstick rest is white.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person
PRM source Sylvia Platt
Date / Period
Date made: Early-Mid 20th Century
Date collected
1930 - 1960
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 12 November 2024
Materials and processes
Material Ceramic, Material Acrylic Paint Synthetic, Process Moulded, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Painted, Process Glazed
Dimensions
Length 80 mm, Width 15 mm, Height 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2024.22.28.9 Other numbers: 28

Search terms: Tool, Food and Drink, Food Accessory, Chopstick

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