Japanese Lacquered Wooden Chopstick Pair Set Vtg Wakasa Raden Red Black L299 animals 10cm wide x 8

10cm wide x 8

a blue background for the picture at the center

bell (metal)

the temperature was not stable and easy to warp

Some irregularities in silk backing

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Chopstick Pair Set Vtg Wakasa Raden Red Black L299 animals 10cm wide x 8Japanese Wooden Lacquered Set of Chopsticks w Wood Box This is a Japanese vintage lacquered wooden set of chopsticks. This set is Wakasa style lacquer in red and black respectively with gold accents that mimic ripples. The main feature, however, is the slices of raden (mother of pearl abalone) shell embellishments set into the upper parts. Traditionally, the long chopsticks are for men, and the short chopsticks are for women. These chopsticks are