JAPANESE cast iron enameled chopstick rests vegetables VINTAGE . They were purchased in Japan in 1980. They are part of my mom 's huge cast iron collection of smalls. This set includes: Carrot-6 1/2", Italian Cucumber-6 1/2", Eggplant-3 3/4" and Mushroom-3" in length. The hand loomed pouch has compartments and was actually provided by the artist as storage for their hand made vegetables.