Royal Selangor 2024 Year of the Dragon - Chopsticks & Rest Set

ROYAL SELANGOR 2024 YEAR OF THE DRAGON - CHOPSTICKS & REST SET

A set comprising a pair of chopsticks with terminals of coiling dragons and a feisty dragon chopstick rest makes for a charming gift. In pewter and wood.

Folk tales recount the oriental zodiac’s origins with the story of the Great Race, called by the deity the Jade Emperor to assign each year in the 12-year cycle an animal in the order they reached him by crossing a river. First past the post was the Rat, then the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

About the collection: The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac. Those born in the Year of the Dragon (1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024) are said to be courageous, intelligent and benevolent.

Size:

- Rest: H 2.5cm x 6.5cm x 3.5cm

- Chopsticks: H 23.5cm x 1cm x 1cm each

About Royal Selangor's pewter: Composed predominantly of refined tin, with a small proportion of antimony and copper added for strength and durability, Royal Selangor represents the finest in materials and design. Unlike antique pewter, the modern article contains no lead and is perfectly food-safe.