Kasten - Ein fein geschnitzter schwarzer Lack-Bento-Box, verziert mit Gold-Maki-e-Technik und - Holz, Lack

A Japanese bento box complete with stackable containers, a tray, four rectangular plates, a water container and two bowls. The exterior is in black lacquer decorated in gilt maki-e with naturalistic motifs such as flowering branches, wisteria and stylized landscapes, along with fans (扇, ōgi) on the top.

The handle is made of bronze, while the interiors are finished in red lacquer.

Japanese lacquerware (漆器, shikki) represents one of Japan’s most celebrated artistic traditions. These works combine durability and brilliance with intricate decorative techniques such as maki-e and nashiji.

---The bento box is in good condition. Minor wear to the lacquer and wood are present. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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