This is a cat chopstick rest made by Akiko Nomura, a popular ceramic artist residing in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. It features a plump, raised, and vibrant floral design hand-painted by Ms. Nomura. The delicate and adorable cat's expression and the gorgeous floral pattern beautifully adorn the dining table. Not only as a chopstick rest, but this gorgeous and cute item is also popular as a ceramic collection piece. Due to the nature of the ceramic, there may be crack-like patterns called "nyu" (crazing), but this is not a scratch or damage. Please enjoy it as part of the artwork's texture. I am selling this to organize my collection. I hope to pass it on to someone who will cherish it. Size: Approximately 7cm x 4.5cm Material: Ceramic #AkikoNomura #galleryMoyu #YuzurihaKobo #ChopstickRest #Cat #Neko #SetoYaki #CeramicArtist #ArtistMade #Handmade #Utensils #JapaneseTableware #FloralPattern #HandPainted