Vintage Japanese Gold Lacquer Small Jubako Box, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-874

Vintage Japanese Gold Lacquer Small Jubako Box, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26M-874

A compact gold lacquer jubako with two nesting compartments, presented with its original wooden storage box.

This vintage Japanese lacquerware piece is formed as a small round jubako, with a fitted lid and two stackable bowl-like sections. The exterior is finished in a warm brushed gold tone, while the interiors are coated in vivid red lacquer, creating a classic and striking color contrast. Its construction allows the piece to be used as a compact covered food box or serving container, and its neat cylindrical profile gives it an elegant presence on display. It is accompanied by a wooden storage box with calligraphy on the front.

In a modern home, this small lacquer jubako makes a beautiful tabletop accent or display piece for a shelf, sideboard, or tea area. It can also be used to hold wrapped sweets, small treats, or carefully organized keepsakes. With its luminous gold exterior and red interior, it suits Japandi, traditional Japanese, and eclectic interiors alike, and makes a distinctive gift for collectors of vintage Japanese lacquerware.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Lacquerware with gold-tone exterior and red lacquer interior; wooden storage box
• Use: Small Jubako Box or covered serving container
• Modern Use: Decorative tabletop accent; container for wrapped sweets or small keepsakes; shelf display
• Features: Round form with fitted lid; two stackable inner compartments; brushed gold exterior; red lacquer interiors; includes wooden storage box
• Dimensions: 5" Diameter x 4 1/2"H
• Condition: Vintage condition with visible surface wear and minor interior marks consistent with age and use

A refined piece of vintage Japanese lacquerware that combines practical layered form with bold gold-and-red elegance.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.