A pair of antique forged iron hibashi (fire tongs) with engraved arabesque patterns. They are a size suitable for a furo (tea ceremony brazier) (approximately 25cm in length) and were used as tea ceremony utensils. The arabesque design is not cast but engraved, and the iron has a calm black rust texture. Comes with a matching box (paulownia wood). There is writing on the box, which reads "Rikyu Kono ????" but the rest is mostly illegible, so details are unknown. The workshop name and artist's name are also illegible, but the item is authentic. Please consider it as a tea ceremony utensil for both practical use and appreciation. 【Condition】 There is rust and wear due to aging. There is a slight deformation at the tip. We have judged that it is not a major impediment to use, but please check the images for the condition. The box has repair marks and age-related damage. We ask that those who understand the nature of antique items purchase this. 【Material, Dimensions, Color, etc.】 Material: Iron (forged iron) Length: Approximately 25cm Weight: Approximately 102g (total for 2) Accessories: Paulownia wood box (with repair marks) #TeaUtensils #Hibashi #ForFuro #ArabesquePattern #ForgedIron #AntiqueTools #Sumite-mae (charcoal handling) #JapaneseAntique