Container - Ogata Korin Style Wave and Chidori (Plovers) Maki-e Black Food Container

【Important notes】

・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities.
・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee.
・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support.

【Product details】

This elegant food container (jukuro) is finished in a deep black rōiro lacquer, a highly polished black lacquer traditionally used for the furnishings of samurai households. Rōiro is known for its refined lustre and durable finish, often found on high-grade ceremonial lacquerware.

The lid is decorated with Kōrin-style wave and chidori (plovers) motifs in maki-e using gold, silver, copper and other metallic powders. This design reflects the aesthetic influence of the Rinpa school, particularly the work of Ogata Korin, one of the most celebrated artists of the Edo period whose distinctive, highly stylised designs have shaped Japanese aesthetics for centuries. Inside both the lid and the container, small groups of flying plovers are rendered in maki-e, surrounded by a shimmering field of nashiji.

In Japanese art, waves symbolise the ever-changing forces of nature and the powerful flow of life, while plovers represent perseverance, safe travels and overcoming challenges.

Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative technique where gold or silver powder is sprinkled onto wet lacquer to produce intricate designs. Nashiji employs a similar method, using gold or silver flecks to achieve a pear-skin-like texture that creates a unique shimmer and depth on the surface.

The underside of the lid bears an inscription noting that it was purchased in Showa 27 (1952).

Condition of the Jukuro: Minor blemishes including light wear, slight discolouration, lacquer rubbing, small cracks and fine scratches. Good used condition.
The wooden box has four small holes on the lid, minor dents and small losses. It also has structural damage: the cracks on three sides are connected and the box is split, with the upper and lower sections separating when lifted. It still functions but needs careful handling. Please check the photos for details.

Dimensions: approx. H 10.7 cm W 22.1 cm D 22.2 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!