I am not an expert and cannot provide detailed explanations. I will answer to the best of my ability if you contact me with inquiries. I visually inspected the item and found no noticeable scratches or cracks. However, please forgive any minor oversights as this item has been stored by an individual. A bamboo tea scoop with a simple, traditional design featuring handwritten characters. - Material: Bamboo - Accessories: Wooden box - Calligraphy: Handwritten characters - Design: Simple and traditional Thank you for viewing.