Lot 80 A CIRCULAR JAPANESE BENTO FOOD CONTAINER, EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1800

Reference: ART2002158

Crafted in the late Edo period, this lacquered picnic container reflects the refined dining practices of elite Japanese society. The black lacquer exterior, adorned with a family crest (mon), conceals finely constructed compartments for the storage and presentation of food during travel or formal events.
Height 42.5 cm.
Diameter 39 cm.