I requested a beautiful wooden-grained item and waited six months to purchase this nukazuke (fermented rice bran) tub, but I'm selling it because I'm decluttering. Now is the season when nukazuke of spring and summer vegetables are delicious. Why not give it a try? It has been used, so there is a slight smell of nukazuke. If you are concerned, please purchase a new one. ---Excerpt from the website's product description--- This tub, which utilizes the water-absorbing properties of cedar, eliminates the need for "water removal," a common problem with nukazuke. It also has excellent insulation and cold retention, allowing you to use it at room temperature all year round. In addition, it has a depth that prevents spills when mixing, and it is the most popular of the four sizes available (medium, large, extra-large, and super-extra-large). It is made by hollowing out a single piece of cedar wood that has grown for over 70 years, allowing you to enjoy the scent of cedar and the beautiful annual rings. Also, it absorbs the moisture released from the vegetables to a certain extent, so there is no need for troublesome moisture adjustment in nukazuke. This cedar tub does not require water removal. If used with care, it is said to last a lifetime. A handwritten instruction manual, carefully written by Matsukawa Kiban-ten, is also included. Size: Kirishima Cedar Nukazuke Tub (Large) [Size] Inner diameter 25 cm x 16 cm, depth 10 cm Outer diameter 34 cm x 20 cm x approx. 19 cm including lid Retail price: 33,000 yen We are looking forward to purchases from those who understand that this is a used item and has been stored by a private individual. As a bonus, a wooden spatula for stirring is included. Please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous or seek perfection. Cancellations and returns are not accepted, so please only purchase if you understand and agree to this.