"Asobe" is a brand of products manufactured by Asobe Kogei Co., Ltd., a long-established lacquerware store in Kyoto. "Kashiki" (Confectionery Dish) This confectionery dish is a product of "Lacquerware Asobe." A kashiki is a dish for serving fresh and dried sweets, and is used in tea ceremonies. Finish that makes the most of the luster and wood grain: The wiping lacquer (fuki-urushi) technique involves applying raw lacquer to the wood base and wiping it off with a cloth repeatedly, bringing out the unique luster and beautiful wood grain of the lacquer. Durability and antibacterial properties: Lacquer is highly durable and also has an antibacterial effect, making it suitable for tableware. Vivid colors: "Shunuri" (vermilion lacquer), which is coated with vermilion lacquer, is characterized by its vivid red color, giving it a sense of luxury and splendor. It is sometimes used in formal settings. It has been stored for a long time. There may be minor scratches and stains, but there is no noticeable damage. Please check the photos before purchasing! We will pack it as compactly as possible for shipping. Please check the profile.