An old vermilion-lacquered half-cylinder. An old man said it might be a sake bottle holder, but the shape of the mouth suggests there was a lid, so I can't say for sure. There are scratches, stains, and flaking lacquer commensurate with its age, but it's a beautiful piece. It looks cooler in person than in the pictures. Diameter: Approximately 10.5cm Height: Approximately 5.8cm It's hard to see in the pictures, but there are many scratches. You could say it adds character. Sizes are approximate. The color may differ slightly between the actual item and the images.