Basket-weave lacquerware, pierced tea coasters, set of 5 Basket-weave lacquerware is a traditional Kurume craft made by applying lacquer to a bamboo-woven vessel, polishing it repeatedly, and applying decorative processing. It is light and durable, and its flavor increases with use, making it a beloved everyday utensil for many years. Size: Diameter: Approximately 12cm Height: Approximately 1.5cm No box. Unused. Stored in a Japanese tableware cabinet at home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to minor imperfections. These are tea coasters made of basket-weave lacquerware, created by layering lacquer on a bamboo-woven base. These are likely "Kurume Basket-weave Lacquerware," a traditional craft of Fukuoka Prefecture. They combine the lightness and resilience of bamboo with the durability of lacquer. The unique mesh pattern, where the layers of vermilion and black lacquer are visible through the gaps in the bamboo weave, is a characteristic feature. - Quantity: Set of 5 - Usage: Tea coasters