The Bento serving platter with two chopstick stands from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, is a sophisticated and artistic take on the sectional bento. The moveable ceramic rod can be removed to create a serving dish for any type of food. The chopstick rests make great supports for serving utensils.This ceramic piece is cast and hand-finished in the Veneto region of Italy, renowned for its rich heritage in ceramics. On the white glazed ceramic is a Blakiston’s fish owl eyes motif that was designed by celebrated Ainu artist Mamoru Kaizawa. The Blakinston’s fish owl, a symbol of protection for the Ainu people, brings to our living spaces the epic story of their community.The Ainu collection celebrates the artistry of the indigenous Ainu people of the Japanese archipelago and their sacred relationship to forests and nature.Dimensions: L 35cm W 20cm H 5.5cm (13.77in x 7.87in x 2.16in).