Jikirô 食籠(儀礼用の食籠) - 珍しい家紋 - 漆塗りの木材 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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Original Edo-period Japanese lacquered wood jikirô 食籠 with a gold crest on the lid, raised on a pedestal foot, dimensions 24 cm high by 30.5 cm in diameter, and complete with a wooden tomobako storage box.

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A lovely lacquered jikirô 食籠 (ceremonial food container) with a dined fitted lid and raised on a pedestal foot. On top a very rare gold lacquered crest 紋 (mon) showcasing two long stalks encased by a stacked diamond shape in a circle. Set on a black lacquere ground. The interior finished with vibrant vermillion lacquer.

Lacquer food containers like this one were presented by wealthy families at weddings or other important occasions. They would have contained delicacies appropriate to the season.

Dimensions:
Height 24 cm, Diameter 30.5 cm

Period: Japan – Edo period (1615-1868)

IT is in a good original condition with some traces of wear conform age. Cover with small shrinkage crack at a side, and underside with shrinkage crack. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

Complete with wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage box) with inscribed label: “Edo period - antique food container” 江戸期 時代食籠.

Seller's Story

Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan. We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors. Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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A lovely lacquered jikirô 食籠 (ceremonial food container) with a dined fitted lid and raised on a pedestal foot. On top a very rare gold lacquered crest 紋 (mon) showcasing two long stalks encased by a stacked diamond shape in a circle. Set on a black lacquere ground. The interior finished with vibrant vermillion lacquer.

Lacquer food containers like this one were presented by wealthy families at weddings or other important occasions. They would have contained delicacies appropriate to the season.

Dimensions:
Height 24 cm, Diameter 30.5 cm

Period: Japan – Edo period (1615-1868)

IT is in a good original condition with some traces of wear conform age. Cover with small shrinkage crack at a side, and underside with shrinkage crack. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.

Complete with wooden tomobako 供箱 (storage box) with inscribed label: “Edo period - antique food container” 江戸期 時代食籠.

Seller's Story

Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan. We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors. Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Details

王朝様式/時代
Edo Period (1600-1868)
アイテム数
1
原産国
Japan
素材
Lacquered wood
高さ
24 cm
30.5 cm
作品タイトル
Jikirô 食籠 (ceremonial food container) - rare family crest
奥行き
30.5 cm
コンディション
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
オランダVerified
3652
Objects sold
100%
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