【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 The nesting boxes are adorned with maki-e (gold and silver lacquer) designs of the "Three Friends of Winter" (pine, bamboo, and plum) against a black lacquer base. In Japanese culture, the pine symbolizes strength, the bamboo represents resilience, and the plum signifies perseverance. Together, they are believed to bring good fortune and long life. The small plates, set against a black lacquer base, are decorated with gold maki-e featuring the shippō pattern (seven treasures). This motif is believed to symbolize continued harmony because of the interconnected circles. The lidded bowl features a black lacquer lid with a raised design of plum blossoms accented with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inside of the lid is vermilion and depicts a maki-e design of Mount Fuji, pine trees, a ship sailing on the sea, and land. Mount Fuji holds special significance as a symbol of Japan and is believed to represent immortality and steadfastness. The exterior of the bowl is decorated with a subtle raised plum blossom design, while the interior is completely vermilion. There are scratches, stains, discoloration, and wear consistent with age. Some lacquer has chipped or cracked, and there are chips and cracks in the wood. Please refer to the photos for the condition. Dimension of Boxes: approx. H 3.3-6.7 cm W 10-14 cm D 7-10.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!