Japanese Lacquered Wooden Chopstick Pair Set Vtg Wakasa Raden Red Black L298 shell 181 cm long x 58

181 cm long x 58

Kanji on the sign: 奈良公園 nara koen Nara Park

The frame is natural bamboo and coated with shiny black lacquer

Blade: 27 mm

Amulet and lucky charm

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Chopstick Pair Set Vtg Wakasa Raden Red Black L298 shell 181 cm long x 58Japanese Wooden Lacquered Set of Chopsticks w Wood Box This is a Japanese vintage lacquered wooden set of chopsticks. This set is Wakasa style lacquer in red and black respectively with gold accents. The main feature, however, is the slices of raden (mother of pearl abalone) shell embellishments set into the upper parts. Traditionally, the long chopsticks are for men, and the short chopsticks are for women. These chopsticks are called Meotozen. It is