Vtg Japanese Lacquerware Wood Box Bento Kashiki

This is a vintage Japanese lacquered bento lunch box called jubako. It is one-tier and caramel brown, true to the shunkei-nuri style of lacquerware. It can also be used as a Kashiki, a bowl or container that holds sweets for Japanese tea ceremonies. The box has kanji written on the sides and the lid.

• Brown
• Wood, lacquer
• C1970
• Kanji: 特産 tokusan specialty, 福 fuku happiness, 飛騨春慶塗 hida shunkeinuri, 　　嘉 joy 凪 nagi calm ocean or lake without wind.
• Item weight: 144 grams
• Packed weight: 444 grams
• Approx. 14 cm wide x 6.3 cm tall (including lid)
• Good condition. Light scratches. Slight, vague stains on the lid backside. Slight warp on the lid. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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