My only ivory has two little holes in the bottom from being hung or something I wondered if yours had the same. If its ivory or bone it's a mega sweet find thanks for posting the pic HH
I think Bruce nailed it. Have seen somewhat similar items in Chinese restaurants that had chopsticks sticking out of them. But never anything THAT impressive.
I kind a thought you were right as a holder cup kind of dealeo, but for these carved bone forks instead of chop sticks is what came to my mind when you mentioned chopstick holder.