Charcoal Glaze Chopstick Rest

This is a Mino ware chopstick rest.

This Mino ware chopstick rest features a smooth, pebble-like form finished with a charcoal-black glaze and subtle hints of reddish-brown.
Its earthy tone and handcrafted texture add a serene, grounded touch to any table setting.
Sturdy and weighty, it's both functional and beautifully understated.

Please note that the appearance and texture may vary slightly from piece to piece. Thank you for your understanding.

Mino ware originated during the Momoyama period, alongside the rise of the tea ceremony, and is primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It was particularly loved by tea masters during the birth of Japan’s wabi-sabi culture. Notable types of Mino ware include the refined pale yellow Kizeto, the glossy jet-black Setoguro, the soft milky-white Shino ware, and the uniquely green-patterned Oribe ware. Today, Mino ware accounts for more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan.