Ebony Ikebana Base Set of Three *Although this is an unused item that has never been used, it may have minor scratches and scuffs due to long-term storage, so it is listed as "near unused." It is estimated to be about 50 years old. This is a rare item. In addition to the slightly white scuffed area in Image ③, there are 2 or 3 other such areas. ◎Wood Grain: Quarter-sawn (high quality). Was material with few scratches used? ◎Coating: Thick brush application. ◎Color Matching: There is a possibility of some coloring. In the past, good quality wood was used for production because it was available. ◎About Raw Materials Ebony is basically a rare material that is no longer imported into Japan due to resource depletion and import/export restrictions around 40 years ago. ◎Care Instructions Generally, wiping with a soft cloth is recommended. You can wash it with water, but dry it immediately and do not leave it wet. The thick coating is likely why it has lasted so long (current coatings are thin). The lack of color fading or whitening is because it has not been exposed to sunlight. The above information was obtained from an Izumo exotic wood specialty store where it was purchased at the time, and I have received explanations about it. Size (all three are the same) 39.5×7×1.5cm Place of Purchase: Inoue Karaki