盒子 - 木 - 漆绘/漆器/重箱

Item Description
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A striking two-tiered Japanese lacquerware jubako (stacking food box) decorated in the classic maki-e tradition. The exterior presents a deeply lustrous jet-black lacquer ground (kuro-urushi) adorned with an elegant and auspicious composition in gold maki-e: a pair of cranes (tsuru) in graceful mid-flight pose, accompanied by pine branches (matsu) rendered with exquisitely fine needle-like detail, and folding fans (ogi) decorated with additional botanical motifs. A silvered crescent moon provides a luminous accent behind the cranes on both the lid and the body panels. All four sides of both tiers carry continuous decorative scenes in the same theme, ensuring the box is visually magnificent from every angle.
The cranes and pine are among the most revered symbols in Japanese culture — cranes representing longevity, fidelity, and good fortune, while pine evokes endurance and nobility. Together with the fans, which symbolize prosperity and the unfolding of good things to come, this composition would have been considered highly auspicious for celebration or gift-giving occasions such as New Year (Oshogatsu), weddings, and formal banquets.
The interior of both tiers is finished in deep black lacquer with a warm gold border lining. The inner base of the lower tier is decorated with three circular family crest (kamon) designs in gold maki-e: a chrysanthemum-plum roundel, a bamboo-and-leaf roundel, and a third featuring a bird motif — indicative of a commission for a specific household. The gold rim banding (gold lacquer edging) on the top, sides, and base of both tiers gives the piece a refined, formal character.
No maker's signature or period inscription is present. The precise date of manufacture is not determined, but the quality of the lacquerwork and the stylistic vocabulary are consistent with mid-to-late 20th century Japanese craft production. No storage box is included.
My message / 私のメッセージ
Thank you so much for taking a look at my item. I run a recycle shop in Japan, and I joined Catawiki because I want to share wonderful items filled with Japanese craftsmanship and history with people around the world. Please feel free to message me anytime if you have questions about this piece. With gratitude to all of you — ARIGATO

Shipping method: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx or EMS depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.

Size
Height: 16 cm

Width: 22.5 cm

Depth: 22.5 cm

Weight
1,162 g

Condition
The box is in generally good condition with intact lacquer overall; wear is present at the corners with some gold edge-banding rubbed and chipped, and minor surface scratches and light soiling are noted on the exterior consistent with age and use. No storage box is included.

Artist Profile
Unknown Artist. No signature, seal, or maker's mark is present on this piece.

Catawiki出品項目

Type: Jubako (two-tiered stacking lacquer box) / 二段重箱
Title of Artwork: Elegant Japanese Black Lacquer Two-Tier Jubako — Gold Maki-e Cranes, Pine & Fans
Artist: Unknown / 作者不明
Origin: Japan / 日本
Material: Wood, black lacquer, gold maki-e / 木製・黒漆・金蒔絵
Decoration motif: Cranes, pine, folding fans, family crest roundels / 鶴・松・扇・家紋
Period / Era: Mid-to-late 20th century (estimated) / 20世紀中期〜後期（推定）
Condition: Good — corner wear and minor scuffs; no storage box
Comes with box: No / 箱なし
Height: 16 cm
Width: 22.5 cm
Depth: 22.5 cm
Weight: 1,162 g