Made in Hida Takayama, this small candy box is carved from a single block of hinoki cypress rather than bent or joined, giving it a smooth, seamless form. The wood is dyed with a red tint, followed by an undercoat and multiple coats of translucent suki-urushi that deepen the color beneath it, giving the piece a warm, reddish-amber cast while letting the wood grain show clearly through the finish. 

Sized to sit in the palm of a hand, it suits small wagashi confections, or other bite-sized sweets, and works equally well as a decoration on a shelf. The substantial lid gives the box a solid, grounded feel when lifted off. 

Each piece is handmade, so grain and lacquer tone vary slightly from piece to piece. The lacquer becomes more transparent over time, allowing the grain to come through more clearly with use.