This is a Kintsugi coffret from Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushiten in Kyoto. There are no plans to lower the price further. This is a genuine Kintsugi set with natural lacquer and pure gold powder. It was applied for through the Hometown Tax system and is new and unopened. The official website price is 16,500 yen (18,000 yen including tax). You can check the details on the Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushiten website. The website also has a video explaining the process. Please note that we generally cannot accept returns or exchanges after purchase.