Thank you for viewing. This is a wooden pen case shaped like a gourd. It is made using the technique of "Kabazaiku" (birch bark craft), a traditional Japanese craft. Kabazaiku is a craft finished by attaching the bark of wild cherry trees to a wooden base or layering and carving it. The bark of the wild cherry tree has a unique luster and a subdued color, and has been called the "jewel of wood." Since ancient times, gourds have been familiar as auspicious patterns symbolizing "bringing good fortune," "prosperity of descendants," and "good health." This item, which shapes the gourd into a pen case, can be said to be an item that combines practicality with good luck. Currently, the only production area for Kabazaiku is Kakunodate, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture, and a wide range of items are made, such as tea caddies, tea chests, document boxes, and accessories. Among them, this piece is also a deeply tasteful one as one of the rare wood carvings handled at Aoshima Park. This is a calm and refined item that combines tradition and practical beauty.