This is a "Hegi-ita" purchased from Wajimaya Honten. I believe it cost around 50,000 yen per piece at the time of purchase. "Hegi-ita" are traditional boards made by splitting wood with a hatchet (nata) or similar tool. While ordinary boards are made by sawing logs, "Hegi-ita" are split without breaking the wood fibers, resulting in beautiful, prominent wood grain. Features of Hegi-ita: Beautiful wood grain: The natural wood grain is emphasized because it is split along the wood fibers. High strength: It is strong because the wood fibers are not broken. Change in luster: The development of a deep luster over time is also attractive. Wajima-nuri Hegi-ita In Wajima-nuri lacquerware, "Hegi-ita" are made by applying lacquer to these boards. They are finished using the "fuki-urushi" technique, which prevents moisture from penetrating the wood, making them suitable for use as plates for serving food directly or as decorative boards. For example, using them to serve desserts or appetizers will make the dishes even more appealing. Wajima-nuri Hegi-ita are versatile and can be used in various settings. *Based on the Instagram of Wajimaya Zenjin. I am selling 5 unused pieces out of the 10 I own. They have been stored in a cupboard and are unused. I cannot provide the original box, so I will pack them in packing materials for shipping. - Material: Wood - Color: Dark Brown - Design: Surface with vertical grooves - Quantity: Set of 5 Thank you for viewing.