Ceramic chopsticks rest shaped like a grilled Pacific saury with textured scales and detailed black and brown glaze for a realistic finish.
Distant view of chopsticks placed on the grilled saury-shaped rest, showcasing its lifelike design and earthy glaze tones.
Close-up of chopsticks on the saury-shaped rest, highlighting the intricate texture and realistic color gradient of the fish design.
Top view of the saury-shaped chopsticks rest, displaying its detailed fins, scales, and a balanced glaze of black and brown hues.
Side view of the grilled saury-shaped chopsticks rest, capturing its three-dimensional form and textured ceramic artistry.

Grilled Pacific Saury (Sanma) Chopsticks Rest

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Grilled Pacific saury, or Sanma, are a much-enjoyed part of traditional Japanese cuisine. However, these fun little miniatures perform a different task; keeping your chopsticks aloft. Chopstick rests are an essential part of traditional Japanese dining, but they can be fun, too! These little mackerel filets are handcrafted in the heart of Japan’s Mino ware region, where the talented artisans are masters of their craft. The careful detailing, rich colors, and meticulously applied glaze speak to the talents of the pottery masters who created them. Looking as realistic as they are, you may wish to warn your guest not to eat them!

Dimension

2.9" × 0.6" × 0.4" H (7.3 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.0 cm H)

Weight

0.3 oz (9 g)

Material

Pottery

Craft Type

Mino Ware

Brand

Ihoshiro Kiln

Chopstick Rest

When setting the table for a Japanese meal, chopstick rests (hashioki) are a must-have item. These rests are essential for hygiene so the chopsticks don’t touch the table. They are also a wonderful way to add whimsy, charm, and a personal touch to your table setting. With so many themes and designs to choose, chopstick rests are quite popular to collect. It's fun to switch them up for different seasons, menus, and occasions.

Mino Ware

Mino ware refers to pottery traditionally made in Japan’s eastern Gifu Prefecture, primarily in Tajimi, Toki, Mizunami, and Kani. This ancient method of producing elegant, durable ceramics has roots going back over 1300 years to Japan’s Kofun period in the 7th century. Typically found nested into the mountainsides, the unique kilns used to produce Mino ware are often referred to as anagama kilns, and the master artisans producing these stunning products continue to adhere to rigid standards to produce only the highest quality ceramics.

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