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chopstick
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

chopstick

Object Namechopstick
Mediummetal, wood
DimensionsH: 9. in, W: 0.125 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Mary H. Murai in Memory of Koh, Mistu and Dr. Kotaro Murai
Object number2006.36.3A
DescriptionOne pair of metal chopsticks and wooden case to store it in. The wooden case is made up of two separate pieces of wood. The bottom consists of a hollowed out box with a grooved upper edge (10 1/8" x 4 3/4"). The second piece is a solid piece (10" x 13/16" x 3/8") This piece slides into the grooved sides (top) of the other piece. The metal chopstick (2 pieces) are stored inside this box for safe keeping. The chopsticks are two tapered pieces 9" in length (typical chopstick shape).

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