Antique Japanese (C1860) Chado Hibashi Fire Chopstick Bronze Hex Topped 10 " Tea Ceremony On the bottom

On the bottom

portability when traveling

with just a bit of oxidation on the bronze finish

75" x 10" Paul Jacoulet  giclée reproduction print titled "Jeune Fille de Jaluit

Antique Japanese (C1860) Chado Hibashi Fire Chopstick Bronze Hex Topped 10 " Tea Ceremony On the bottomThis is an antique Japanese early 1800's (c. 1860's) set ofcast iron hibashi (fire chopsticks). They were used to move burning hot coals from one place to another and also to tend the coals while they burned in a hibachi. Used traditionally in Chado tea ceremony. The handle end is decorated with a bold hexigon shape (traditional shape of protection) while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use. Having been well used yet well loved, these