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Japanese lacquered 5-tiered jûbako 重箱 (picnic box) with banana leaf design
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Elegant lacquered tiered jûbako (picnic box) comprising five stackable tiers, two covers, and a raised tray. Each bearing an attractive deep chestnut brown ground and lacquered in takamaki-e (high-relief lacquer design) depicting continuous gold and silver leaves from a banana tree (bashô) with kirigane (cut and inlaid pieces of gold leaf) details.
The interior in red lacquer finished with a gold rim.
In Japan and in Asia the image of the banana plant, its frail leaves in the wind, its watery trunk, is a metaphor for the human body and its impermanence. From the very early days the Basho-plant was a source of inspiration. For example for the 12th century poet Saigyo reads:
“When the wind blows at random
go the leaves of the banana;
Thus is it laid waste;
Can anyone rely on this world? ”
(from Donald H. Shively / Hermitary)
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
Price including insured shipping.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 19.3 in (49 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early Shôwa period (Second quarter 20th century)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The jûbako is in a very good condition with only some very minor traces of wear conform age. Please look at the photos for condition reference.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
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