◆Product Information◆ Ohitsu (rice container), Ohitsu, Hanki (rice server) Kikko Nomi-bori (tortoiseshell chisel carving), Suri-urushi (lacquer finish) Kagawa Prefecture Lacquerware Industrial Cooperative Traditional Craft For 2 people ※ Includes a small shamoji (rice paddle), with an outer box ◆Size◆ Body diameter: Approximately 17cm Inner diameter: Approximately 13.6cm Height (with lid): Approximately 10cm Height (without lid): Approximately 8.5cm ※ Please forgive any errors due to amateur measurements ◆Details◆ Purchased 10 years ago at a folk craft shop for 10,000 yen. Used about 5 times for dishes like mixed rice and chirashizushi (scattered sushi), but it's in almost new and beautiful condition. It absorbs moisture moderately, so the rice doesn't get soggy even after time passes, keeping it fluffy and delicious. If you wrap it in a furoshiki (wrapping cloth), it's useful for picnics or potlucks, and it's also lovely to use as a container for sweets. Capacity is about 1 to 1.5 go (Japanese rice measure). It might barely fit 2 go, or it might overflow a little. Each piece is carefully made by hand carving and hand painting by artisans. The more you use it, the more flavor it develops, and you can enjoy nurturing the tool. Since I don't use it much anymore, I hope someone who likes it will use it. The original box was also in good condition, so I will put it back in the box and pack it securely for shipping. Below is from the description included with the product: -------------------------------------- This item is made by hollowing out natural wood <Tochi (Japanese horse chestnut)> and applying natural lacquer, which is repeatedly painted and finished. Please enjoy the authentic taste. Made in Takamatsu, Shikoku. -------------------------------------- #ohitsu #ohitsu #hanki #KagawaLacquerware