This is a MATEVARI Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Plain soup bowl from Gato Mikio Shoten. It has beautiful, solid wood grain, is lightweight, and fits comfortably in your hand. I received it as a gift and used it about 2-3 times. I'm selling it because I don't have much opportunity to use it. The actual item is shown in the photos from the fourth image onwards. Please check the images for the condition, and if you have any questions, please ask before purchasing. Each piece has a unique wood grain. If you are concerned about it having been previously owned, please refrain from purchasing. From the product page: MATEVARI "Material Variation" using five different materials. The first thing that catches your eye is its beautiful curved surface. The gentle curves make you want to cup it in both hands. If you put soup in it and feel the warmth, it will warm you up. The concentric wood grain is, of course, a one-of-a-kind original. The product name "MATEVARI" is an abbreviation of "Material Variation." Please enjoy the individual characteristics of the materials. Unlike other regions, Yamanaka lacquerware mainly uses vertical wood cutting, which is carved without going against the grain. This has the advantage of being strong and resistant to warping and shrinking. On the other hand, compared to horizontal wood cutting, vertical wood cutting produces fewer bowls from a single piece of wood, so it is not widely adopted. This is one of the reasons why it is called "Yamanaka of Wood." Retail price: 6,600 yen/piece Diameter: 110mm, Height: 70mm Coating: Urethane coating Country of origin: Japan #Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten #Gato Mikio #Matevari #SoupBowl