Unused, stored item. There are some imperfections, such as color fading in the silver paint and unevenness in the coating, which appear to be from the manufacturing process. Please understand that this is a used item and has been stored, and purchase accordingly. The wooden box shows signs of aging. The wrapping paper is also deteriorated, so it will be wrapped in different paper for shipping. The booklet is missing, but this is a work of art from Kihachi Kobo, a long-established Yamanaka lacquerware workshop. The inside of the lid is also painted, making it a very luxurious item.