Gold Maki-e Juubako 金蒔絵 - Black Lacquered Five -Tiered box with Bamboo Drawing 五段重箱 - Kasten - Das Design von Bamboo - Holz

A five-tiered lacquer box with bamboo painted in gold lacquer.

This five-tiered lacquer box is decorated with bamboo paintings and was made in the early 1900s (Meiji period).

"Bamboo designs" are a common motif in traditional Japanese patterns and art.

Bamboo paintings have also been used since ancient times as an auspicious pattern symbolizing strength and nobility. Bamboo is known for its flexibility, snow resistance, fast growth, and vitality, and its joints represent vitality, moderation, and purity. Bamboo embodies the strength to remain evergreen while enduring wind and snow, and represents strong vitality and a straight growth. Sparrows are thought to devour prosperity of descendants, bountiful harvests, and disasters, and are a symbol of "safety in the home." Bamboo, which spreads its roots widely and grows lush even in winter, is considered a symbol of prosperity of descendants, and it is said that the current form of kadomatsu was created when bamboo was added to it during the Muromachi period (1336-1573).

"Jubako" is a traditional Japanese box-shaped container for packing meals, designed to be stacked in several layers. The box is painted with black lacquer and decorated with fine gold patterns, giving it a delicate and elegant appearance.

"Kin Maki-e" is a traditional Japanese decorative technique in which gold leaf is applied to create intricate patterns and designs. This technique is often used to decorate the surface of lacquerware and other items. Below, we will briefly explain the characteristics and methods of "Kin Maki-e".

Kin Maki-e is a technique in which thin gold leaf is applied to the surface of lacquerware and wooden products, and patterns called Maki-e are drawn with lacquer. Gold leaf is very thin and transparent, so when applied over lacquer, it gives off a beautiful shine and gives the ornament a luxurious and elegant appearance.

The production of Kin Maki-e requires great care, and craftsmen must have precise brushwork and meticulous techniques. This technique occupies an important position as part of traditional Japanese crafts and is widely used to decorate art crafts and gift items.

Juubako：
Height: 41.9 cm
Width: 23.8 cm
Depth: 24.0 cm
Weight: 3910 g

Condition:
Considering its age, the condition is generally good. One of the lids is slightly damaged. There is no other major damage, but there are scratches, stains, spots, peeling, and scuffs. This type of box is also very delicate. The joints may come off, so please handle with care. There are also many photos, so please take a look.

Atention:
The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase.

Shipping:
The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan.
We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number.
Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding.

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