This is a wooden, lacquered tea caddy with mother-of-pearl inlay (shell decoration), a Yakumo-nuri piece from Matsue, a city rich in tea ceremony culture. Diameter: Approximately 27 cm; Height including lid: Approximately 13 cm Purchased 40-50 years ago. It was stored in a closet after being used for several years. There are some minor scratches on the surface of the lid and the bottom of the main body, but the lacquerware retains its original luster due to the relatively short period of use, and it is in good condition overall. Tea caddies are used to store a set of sencha tea utensils (teapots, teacups, teacups, etc.), but it also has a retro feel and can be used as a small item container or interior decoration. Thank you for looking.