Set of 4 Vintage Porcelain Koi Fish Knife & Chopstick Rests
A charming set of four vintage porcelain koi fish rests, each finished in white with hand-applied blue glaze for subtle variation from piece to piece.
Playful, sculptural, and wonderfully functional, they can be used as chopstick rests, knife rests, or simply as small decorative accents on a beautifully set table. Their classic blue-and-white palette makes them easy to mix with both traditional and more relaxed table settings.
Because the glaze is applied by hand, each fish has its own individual character.
Details
Material: Porcelain with blue glaze
Set Includes: 4 koi fish rests
Dimensions: Approximately 3” L × 1” W × 0.5” D each
Condition: Vintage, with age-appropriate variation consistent with use and manufacture
History & Tradition
Knife rests and chopstick rests both developed as practical table accessories designed to keep utensils elevated from the table surface.
In Japanese dining, a chopstick rest, or hashioki, serves both a practical and decorative role and is often incorporated into more formal table settings. Over time, these small objects have become collectible in their own right, particularly when made in expressive forms such as animals, fish, and botanical motifs.
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