Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest
Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest
Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest
Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest
Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest

Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest

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Elevate Your Dining Experience

Introduce a touch of refined Japanese elegance to your table with our Silver Sakura Pattern Black Oval Chopstick Rest. This exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic piece is more than just a functional item; it's a subtle statement of sophistication.

Exquisite Design & Craftsmanship

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chopstick rest features an elegant silver sakura (cherry blossom) pattern gracefully adorning a sleek, deep black oval base. The delicate floral design embodies traditional Japanese aesthetics, adding a serene and refined touch to both everyday meals and special celebratory occasions. Its understated beauty ensures your chopsticks are held with grace, enhancing the overall presentation of your culinary spread.

As a testament to authentic craftsmanship, each historic Tajimi ceramic piece possesses a unique character. Please note that slight variations in appearance and texture are natural and contribute to the individual charm of your chopstick rest, making it truly one-of-a-kind.

The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic

Discover the rich heritage behind this beautiful piece. historic Tajimi ceramic boasts a storied history, originating during Japan's illustrious Momoyama period (1568-1600). Its development was deeply intertwined with the rise of the tea ceremony and was particularly cherished by tea masters who shaped Japan's profound wabi-sabi culture – an aesthetic centered on the beauty of imperfection and transience.

Primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, historic Tajimi ceramic encompasses a diverse range of styles, each with its own distinct allure. Historically significant types include:

  • The refined pale yellow Kizeto
  • The glossy jet-black Setoguro
  • The soft milky-white Shino ware
  • The uniquely green-patterned Oribe ware

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic continues to be a cornerstone of Japanese ceramics, accounting for more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan. Owning a piece of historic Tajimi ceramic means bringing a piece of this enduring cultural legacy into your home.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Size W 3 cm (1.2 in) x L 4.3 cm (1.7 in) x H 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
Weight 32 g (0.1 lbs)