ANTIQUE JAPANESE (1938) LAYER LIDDED MAKIE LACQUER KASANE JUBAKO BENTO BOX ~

Description

This is an antique Japanese five level food box known as a
Jubako
made of Japanese
sugi
(cryptomeria) wood in the early Showa (1938). All five levels nest together with two lids which are fitted to rest nicely on the. It is well made with all wooden pin construction and has its original 20 coats of Japanese black lacquer finish. It comes with two original lids to cover the food when served. It also includes the original signed cryptomeria wood storage box with the family name.
All boxes are decorated in Makie paint with vines, leaves and flowers made of shell.
Having been used lovingly and stored for over a century, it still remains in
fair
condition
. Note some minor nicks to the original lacquer finish (see enlarged picture) and well as edges where the wood has separated and the lacquer has cracked (see pictures 9, 10 and 11). With all five stacked it measures about 7 1/2" square by 13" tall (19 x 33 cm). The original signed storage box measures 10.5" x 16" (27 x 41). A great storage box or useful for party food or an elegant meal.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase these items and are not completely delighted with them, you may return them for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.