Mizume cherry burl incense box, 60mm, bun-shaped, one-touch closure, top quality.

Mizume cherry burl grain - "The legendary grain"

Only a very limited number of people involved with wood truly understand its value.
Mizume cherry burl is precisely that kind of rare and highly prized wood, known only to those in the know.

This Mizume cherry burl wood, which we are offering exclusively to our special customers, is truly of the highest quality.
Rather than being suitable for processing, this item is more suited as a collector's item, possessing a high collectibility.

This time, despite using two large, precious pieces of wood, we were only able to offer enough for four scepters as top-grade items. Even the number of incense boxes was limited to a very small quantity.
It is difficult to even make a single ring from this material, which should give you an idea of ​​how delicate and low-yielding this precious wood is.

When discussing the characteristics of Mizume cherry burl wood, the first thing that comes to mind is its artistic "grain" (moku).
Intricate and delicate bird's-eye grain, as well as diverse patterns such as tiger's eye and figured grain, can sometimes appear within a single piece of wood.
It possesses an overwhelming presence, as if the tree has suddenly revealed the scenery it has kept hidden within itself over many years.

Next, we should focus on "color scheme."
The color of the Mizume cherry burl is a gentle beige. It never overpowers the wood, yet it softly highlights the grain pattern.
While overly strong colors can sometimes obscure the shading of the wood grain, this material possesses the ideal color for showcasing the grain.

And finally, there's "luster."
This luster is the final element that determines the quality of fine wood.
The reason why the mulberry trees of Mikura Island are called "golden mulberry" is because of their deep, strong luster, which is not found in mountain mulberry trees.
Furthermore, the reason why the Komyo-moku variety is considered the pinnacle among Yakusugi cedars lies in its lustrous, lustrous appearance.
Similarly, the Mizume cherry burl, when only a slight ray of light is shone on its surface, possesses a sheen that quietly, yet surely, begins to speak of its depth.

One point to understand is that no matter how beautiful the grain, this wood will have a characteristic "inclusion of bark" as part of its texture.
However, we hope you will understand that even these imperfections are traces of the years this precious wood has endured, and that they enhance its rarity and individuality.

Mizume cherry burl wood with these characteristics cannot be produced in large quantities.
Therefore, every piece is unique; no two are exactly alike.

We hope you will enjoy the serene beauty and profound character of this special material.