Tin has antibacterial properties, making it safe to use as tableware. Also, because it is a soft metal, you can freely shape it to your liking. Set Contents: Chopstick rests - 8 x 2 Size: H2 W51 D25 (per piece) Box Size: H21 W108 D74 Weight (with box): 60g Material: 100% Tin Design: Emi Yoshida Retail Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) Product Code: 501190 *Sizes are in mm. *H is the height from the base to the edge. *Because everything is handmade, there may be individual differences in size, capacity, weight, and texture. 1st and 2nd images: Official website image 3rd, 4th, and 5th images: Actual product images These are chopstick rests designed in the shape of the number "8". While other metals are added to conventional tin products to give them hardness, Nousaku does not add anything, maximizing the original characteristics of tin. It is recommended not only as a chopstick rest but also as a card holder. The kanji character "八" (eight) is considered auspicious, representing widening prosperity, making it a popular item for wedding gifts. --- Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, has a history of over 400 years since the Edo period. Nousaku was founded in this traditional casting town as a factory manufacturing Buddhist altar fittings. Since then, we have continued to pursue manufacturing that responds to customer needs, while transforming our production system and expanding our business scope for over 100 years. With an attitude of boldly challenging without being bound by preconceived notions, we combine the technology we have inherited with a sense of the times, continuing to create new paths in the casting industry. Tin is a precious metal, second only to gold and silver. It has excellent antibacterial properties and the effect of ions, such as not corroding in water and mellowing the flavor of sake, and has been used as a material for tea utensils and sake vessels since ancient times. 100% tin is very soft and can be easily bent by hand, depending on the shape. --- Stored at home. No pets, no smoking. We offer same-day shipping, but depending on the time of day, it may be shipped the next day. Please be aware of this. Thank you for viewing.