Box - Edo period, lacquerware, Hokai 行器 (covered portable food containers).

This is a black lacquered, round wooden lidded container (a portable food container with a lid).
It has a traditional cylindrical shape with ribbed sides and four elegant legs.
It features a traditional Japanese pattern.

The interior is dyed black.
Era: Japan - 19th century (late Edo period/early Meiji period).
Lidded containers have traditionally been used for a variety of purposes in Japan.

The primary use is as a portable food container for travel, similar to a bento box.
Lacquerware, known for its insect-resistant and moisture-resistant properties,
helps preserve food for long periods of time.

■Box Dimensions:
Height 18cm
Length 15cm
Width 15cm
Material: Lacquerware

This item is in good condition for its age.
Please examine the photos carefully to assess the condition before bidding.