Please refrain from requests for price reductions without comments and from "silent buyers" who do not comment after purchase. ……⚠️No silent transactions⚠️…… Although it is a new, unused item, the lacquer appears to be chipped on the underside of the lid, the bottom, and the raised surrounding areas (see photos 8 and 9). You can feel the roughness when you run your finger over it. I have stored it in a box away from sunlight, but please understand that there is some deterioration due to age. This item has been stored at home for a long time. I acquired it about 35 years ago when I traveled to China. I am selling it because I have not used it. A black lacquered tea ceremony container (natsume) with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay floral decorations. - Color: Black - Decoration: Floral mother-of-pearl inlay - Purpose: Tea ceremony utensils - Height: Approximately 7 cm - Diameter: Approximately 5.5 cm (Measurements are approximate) ※Made in China. In my inspection, there were no problems with the mother-of-pearl inlay, but the lacquer application on the lid and the inside is rough compared to Japanese-made items. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection. There is no original box. I will pack it carefully using bubble wrap, confectionery boxes, and recycled materials. I have set the price considering the chipped lacquer on the lid. Please consider purchasing if you are satisfied with the condition. Thank you. #Natsume #TeaCeremonyUtensils #Natsume #ChineseTraditionalCrafts #MotherOfPearl #MotherOfPearlInlay Thank you for viewing.