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2024.22.28.15

Ceramic chopstick rest in the shape of two shells.

2024.22.28.15

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic chopstick rest in the shape of two shells.
Long description
Painted and glazed small ceramic chopstick rest in the shape of two sea shells. One shell is upright with a dark green exterior and the other is upside down with a white interior.
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 63 mm, Width 30 mm, Height 20 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2024.22.28.15 Other numbers: 28

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

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