Diameter: 30cm Height: 2.7cm Weight: Approximately 400g This is a lightweight wooden tray. It's made using a technique where rapeseed seeds are sprinkled onto semi-dried lacquer. After drying, the seeds are removed, and another layer of lacquer is applied and polished, creating a fine ring-like pattern. It's said that achieving a uniform pattern requires skill. Tsugaru-nuri lacquerware features various techniques, including "Kara-nuri," but this particular pattern, with its elegant small-patterned design and the use of rapeseed seeds, is popular for its charming aesthetic. The pattern extends to the edges and the outer sides, subtly indicating its high quality. Tsugaru-nuri is known for its many layers of lacquer, taking a long time to complete, and is sometimes jokingly called "baka-nuri" (literally "fool's lacquer" - no offense!). This region produces items that combine durability and decorative beauty, so please consider them. By layering and polishing colorful lacquer, various patterns are created. I looked at a pair of Tsugaru Nanako chopsticks that my wife bought about 20 years ago, and they were as beautiful as they were then. If you have the opportunity, please take a look at the Tsugaru-nuri items at tableware festivals or department store events. They offer a wide variety of colors, all of which are calming yet colorful, with diverse patterns, making them a joy to behold!