Description
This is a pair of carved bone chopsticks in a signed bamboo case, brought back home as a World War II souvenir. The chopsticks are signed, as well as the case.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Case: approximately by 9-3/4" in length by 15/16" in diameter; chopsticks: 8-1/2" in length and 3/8" in width at bottom (each).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bamboo, bone.
ATTACHMENT:Two piece bamboo carrying case with stopper top.
MARKINGS:寿:Longevity (Image 3)
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX11 LFJX3/12 SLCEX6/14 TLIEX04/25
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The chopsticks and case both show only light wear. The case is made of bamboo and cracked in the center (image 1). Overall, it is in very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.