An old vermilion-lacquered cylindrical container. An old man said it might be a tokkuri-bakama (a type of sake bottle holder), but the shape of the mouth suggests it had a lid, so I can't say for sure. There are scratches, stains, and flaking lacquer typical of its age, but it's a beautiful piece. It looks even cooler in person than in the pictures. Diameter: Approximately 10.5cm Height: Approximately 5.8cm It's difficult to see in the pictures, but there are many scratches. You could say it adds character. Sizes are approximate. The color may differ slightly between the actual item and the images.