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This listing is for a set of five Hagi-ware hashioki chopstick rests made around 20 years ago by Hagidono Gama.  Each piece is moulded to resemble an uchide-no-kozuchi, or mallet of fortune.  It is believed that striking an uchide-no-kozuchi will bring anything you wish for, making it a very popular motif during New Year.  Each chopstick rest is coated in transparent white glaze and has a smooth glossy finish.  They come with their original paper storage box, as well as a Japanese language profile paper about Hagi-ware.

Hagi-ware is a type of high-fired stoneware produced in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is characterized by its rough clay, bumpy pitted surface, and generous coating of translucent white glaze. It is generally made of very porous clay which results in tiny crackles that absorb tea, so it’s important to soak Hagi-ware thoroughly before use. In time the tea deposits will seep into the glaze, creating a deeper tone. This is often considered a charming characteristic rather than a shortcoming, and it’s precisely the reason why Hagi-ware is so highly regarded in the world of Chado.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.2.5cm (0.9”) x 12.9cm (5”) x 9.1cm (3.5”)

Hashioki:  H.1.5cm (0.5”) x L.8.1cm (3.1”) x W.2.2cm (0.8”)

Condition

The entire set is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, however some of the paper peeled on the side of the box when the plastic outer wrapping was removed.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.