This is one item from my family's collection, a writing box that has been stored for a long time. It is a craft item made with Sendai's specialty, "Tamamushi-nuri" lacquerware. There was a period when it was used as a suzuribako (inkstone box). Even then, I used it without removing the wrapping paper, so there are no noticeable scratches. Overall, it is in good condition. *Please note that as this is a used item, there may be some unseen wiping marks (^^; Size: Length: approx. 35.5cm (including lid) Width: approx. 29.0cm (including lid) Height: approx. 7.0cm (including lid) - Color: Red (burgundy) - Decoration: Gold leaf plant pattern - Material: Lacquerware - Accessories: Original box *The box and wrapping paper have some discoloration and stains due to aging. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. Please note that recycled materials will be used for shipping. Thank you for looking. [Reference] *Excerpt About Tamamushi-nuri: It is a traditional craft of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is lacquerware with a vivid luster that changes color depending on the light, like the wings of a jewel beetle, by applying a special dye-infused transparent lacquer over sprinkled silver powder. It was developed at the National Craft Guidance Center in the early Showa era, commercialized by Tohoku Kogei Seisakusho, and designated as a traditional craft of Miyagi Prefecture. There are various products such as vases and writing boxes.