Antique Japanese (C1860) Chado Hibashi Fire Chopstickscast Iron 11"

This is an antique Japanese early 1800's (c. 1860's) set ofcast iron hibashi (fire chopsticks). They were used to move burning hot coals from one place to another and also to tend the coals while they burned in a hibachi. Used traditionally in Chado tea ceremony. The handle end plain while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use. Having been well used yet well loved, these hibashi are slightly different lengths (as seen in pic 4) they remain in good (functional) condition. They measure 11" long (28cm).