Description
This portable celebratory dining set—used for weddings, New Year outings, and hanami (花見)—comprises a four-tier jubako (重箱), two metal tokkuri (徳利, a vessel used primarily for pouring sake), a red sakazuki (盃, shallow, footed sake cup), a serving tray (盆, Bon), a small accessory box, and a carrying rack sagejū (提重); wood-core pieces are finished in black lacquer with Makie (蒔絵) technique. It is a typical Japanese lacquer art technique developed uniquely in Japan for about 1,200 years. Firstly, it needs to draw a picture with lacquer on the surface with a thin brush. Next, sprinkle the gold powder from above to show the pattern before the lacquer hardens. This technique makes a gorgeous and elegant look to works, as seen here.
The design is the classic akikusa-mon (秋草文) that flows continuously across all faces: susuki pampas grass (薄/芒) signals the autumn harvest, resilience, and prayers for a bountiful household; hagi bush clover (萩)—one of the Seven Autumn Flowers (秋の七草)—conveys graceful humility, steadfast love, and perseverance; kiku chrysanthemum (菊) is an imperial emblem of longevity, purity, and rejuvenation; stylized garden kaki/ kakine fences evoke an elegant estate, order, and protection of good fortune within.
Together these auspicious plants and fences form a seasonal landscape that celebrates abundance and long life, making the set both highly functional banquet ware and a refined expression of Japanese craftsmanship and symbolism.
*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.
*Please note that a portion of the lid has deteriorated. Kindly check the photos for further details.
【About us】
Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on.
【Payment method】
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【Antique Japanese item and Export process】
After receiving the full payment from you, we will apply for its export permit from the Board of Education to legally export the item to other countries. It normally takes around 2 to 4 weeks to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least 1.0 – 1.5 months for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered.
【Shipping duration】
We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.
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【How to make sure the condition】
Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.
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