Definition of Umoregi (Buried Wood): Umoregi is formed when trees buried underground thousands or hundreds of millions of years ago are carbonized due to long-term pressure and chemical changes. It is considered to be in a state before becoming coal, and is semi-carbonized wood. It has a unique charm with a moist, glossy black color. Although it is no longer harvested, Umoregi craftsmanship is known nationwide as a rare traditional craft. In fact, there is almost no "Umoregi" material left, and it will soon be impossible to create new works. Umoregi crafts are made using the "Kurimono" technique, which involves cutting out shapes with a hatchet and carving them out with a chisel. It is characterized by making the most of the unique texture of Umoregi and creating a beautiful luster with "Fuki-urushi" (wiped lacquer). ★This size of Umoregi work is quite a rare item. Umoregi, even just a chopstick rest, costs tens of thousands of yen. I purchased it because I thought it would be lovely to use it as shown in Image 1, placing it with bamboo grass, Inari shrines, or sweets, or as shown in Image 2, placing small vases or zodiac figures in the entrance. However, I have kept it in storage without using it. I think such a large piece of Umoregi is rare. I hope someone will use it beautifully. ※Size Total length: 46cm Depth: 43cm Thickness: 2cm ※It is unused and beautiful. The purchase price was 238,000 yen. I will lower the price to the limit, but if it doesn't sell, I will use it myself. m(__)m Black persimmon, Yakusugi cedar, Akita cedar, Japanese cypress Enju (Japanese pagoda tree), ebony, zelkova, cherry, sandalwood 13th Kakiemon, 14th Kakiemon Kutani ware, Tokoname ware, Aritsugu, Bizen ware Meissen, Toan Kyo-yaki, Wajima lacquerware Tsugaru lacquerware, Fukagawa Seiji Hagi ware, incense burner, Wajima lacquerware, lacquerware, tableware Persian carpet, Mingei (folk art), old cloth, crafts Goichi Mitani antiques, masterpieces collection, collector, tea, tea ceremony, Omotesenke, Urasenke, Senke Jisshoku (Ten Craftsmen of the Sen Family), iron kettle, old art, pottery, art, old tools, Ko-Imari, Ko-Bizen, Raku tea bowl, Ko-Hagi, Banko ware, Japan Ceramic Society, cultural property, matcha, sencha utensils, Kutani ware, Koransha, Tamba ware, old items, Shigaraki ware, pottery, Kiyomizu ware, porcelain, Arita ware, tea utensils, Mino ware, tea bowls, Tachikichi, artists, small bowls, tea ceremony, large bowls, Hasami ware, teacups, large plates, Hakusan pottery, medium plates, individual plates, small plates, Fukuko kiln, Japanese tableware, teapots, Heian Zohiko, Zohiko, Wajima lacquerware, lacquerware, Yamanaka lacquerware, jubako (tiered food boxes), Living National Treasure, Nika Exhibition, Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition), selected works, Kakiemon Hidehira lacquerware, Rosanjin, Taikan Yokoyama Would those who like these also be interested?