The salt is an ancient way to protect against mustiness in Japan. Salt has been said to have powerful purification power, and has been used as a talisman since ancient times. "Mori Salt" has been a habit of being used in small plates with coarse salt and placed against the front door to not only be disappointed, but also attracts happiness without missing it, and as a protection for fortune and thousands of people. Clear Octagonal Salt Width (W x D x H): 1.6 x 1.7 x 1.8 inches (4.2 x 4.6 x 4.6 cm); Clear Salt 17.7 oz (500 g); Width 3.9 x 1.8 inches (10 x 4.6 x 22 cm); Clear Octagonal Salt Weight: 1.7 oz (5 oz (500 oz (50 g).