This is a lid rest for tea ceremony utensils. It comes with a box. The artist's name is written on it, but I can't read it. There are no signs of use, so I believe it's probably unused. There don't seem to be any noticeable stains or scratches, but as it's quite old, there may be some age-related wear and tear. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect condition item. I don't know much about tea ceremony, so I may not be able to answer your questions. If you know about tea ceremony, please feel free to use it. I hope you will use it for your tea gatherings. ⑬