This is a wooden, red soba-yu (buckwheat noodle soup) server. It can also be used for mentsuyu (dipping sauce) and other sauces. The chamfered design is lovely. It would also be a nice accent for your New Year's table. It was a gift and has been used once and stored. I'm not sure if it's lacquerware because there are no instructions. It has a spout and a lid, and is easy to use. - Color: Red - Material: Wood - Shape: Teapot - Features: With spout, with lid Please consider this if you don't mind it being stored at home. Thank you for looking.