With the Chinese word for fish a homonym for abundance, and gold a visual shorthand for wealth, its no wonder the goldfish is a popular subject. A charmingly modelled pair of goldfish-shaped chopstick rests, based on the ornamental fantail variety.

Please note: We regret that this item is not available for purchase as a single pair (i.e. two individual rests). Orders will only be processed if this item is part of a larger purchase selection from this site, or if two pairs (i.e. four individual rests) or more are purchased.

About the collection
The exoticism and lofty symbolism of oriental style, legacy of a millennia-old continuous civilisation, provides an opulent counterpoint to the restraint of contemporary aesthetics.