A grilled fish–shaped chopstick rest inspired by aji no hiraki
— a butterflied, dried horse mackerel commonly eaten in Japan.
It recreates the look of a whole grilled fish,
with golden tones and subtle texture carefully expressed in ceramic.
Despite its realistic appearance,
it adds a slightly playful and humorous touch to the table.
These chopstick rests are made by Ihoshiro Kiln
in Mizunami, Gifu — a region known for Mino ware pottery.
Each piece is shaped and painted by hand,
so the color and details vary slightly from one to another.
It pairs naturally with Japanese tableware,
and when placed on the table,
it almost feels like a small side dish has been added.
Ume dashi chazuke — rice with warm broth and pickled plum.
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