Description: For sale are a pair of chopstick or spoon rests in the Kiyomizu Ware style and marked Shousai, or Pine Workshop. The rests feature a pair of comical Japanese characters, Hyottoko & Okame, The male Hyottoko's mouth is puckered and he wears a blue and white dotted bandana. Okame is said to be ugly but have a good nature; she has a round face and rosy cheeks. The pair often appear in literature, theater or as masks. Both pieces are in very good condition with no damage or wear; they have heavy crazing, more visible on Okame (photographs 10 & 11) The original box has some damage on the top where the metallic silver paper is torn away (photograph 12); general storage wear overall. The pieces are marked on the reverse for Shousai (photograph 13). Made in Japan. Approximate Measurements Hyottoko1 1/2" x 1 3/4 x 3/4" Okame 1 3/4" diameter x 1/2"
Price: 9.95 USD
Location: Somerville, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-23T01:29:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Culture: Japanese
