Vintage Japanese Lacquered Bamboo Bento Box

This is a Japanese vintage lacquered woven bamboo bento box, also called jubako. Coated with gorgeous medium brown lacquer, each individual oval-shaped tier has its own unique type of basket weave on display (some with open weave and some more tightly woven) and a thin wooden base for a bottom piece. At the top is a fitted lid wth a black lacquered surface that has a landscape scenery hand-painted in gold (makie). The top three tiers including the lid can be removed from the stack while the bottom tier is fixed to the carrier. The carrier has a tall looping handle with carved floral designs on the sides. 

• Brown, black, gold
• Bamboo, wood
• C1930
• Item weight: 808 grams
• Packed weight: 1500 grams
• Approx. 17 cm long x 24 cm wide x 44 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Adhesive residue on top of carrier handle. Some lacquer chipping on edges. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko.  Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan.  If you have any questions please contact us.