This is a tea box set of tea ceremony utensils. The base color is a dark brown, almost black. It has a tasteful finish that allows the wood grain to be seen, and I think it would be difficult to notice small scratches. I purchased this as an unused, second-hand item from an online store for tea ceremony utensils several years ago. I intended to use it, but I've recently started using other items, so I'm putting it up for sale as it's no longer needed. Some of the Shippo (seven treasures) pattern on the side of the tea box body appears to have gold paint transfer. It's not dirt, but rather the gold paint (Images 9 and 10). The utensils inside are second-hand items that I received as a gift, so please consider them as a bonus and not part of the main sale. The condition description refers to the condition of the tea box itself. When I opened the box for the first time in a while, I could still smell the lacquer slightly. The included box has been reinforced with tape in some places, and there are markings on the bottom exterior that appear to be from the original owner. I will pack the utensils inside the tea box, place it in the included box, and then pack it in another cardboard box for shipping.