This is a Kijin-dai (a stand for the tea ceremony) used in the tea ceremony. It appears to be made of Japanese zelkova wood. How about it for practice, etc.? It will be shipped in a paper box. No major damage is visible, but this is just my personal opinion as an amateur, so please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned. - Color: Black and red two-tone - Usage: For tea ceremony - Design: Simple and refined - Features: Smooth surface finish Thank you for viewing. Urasenke Omotesenke Mushakoujisenke Tea ceremony Kijin (honored person) Yonkaden (four secret transmissions) Daitenmoku (large tea bowl) Tenmoku-dai (tea bowl stand)