Vintage Japanese Lacquer Box - 1950s Showa Era (25D-399)

Vintage Japanese Box, Lacquer (SKU 25D-399)

Showa-era stacked lacquer food box set with pine grove maki-e decoration

This vintage Japanese lacquer box ensemble comprises three rounded-tier containers housed in a fitted wooden case. Each dark, lustrous tier is decorated in fine gold-colored maki-e style with an overlapping landscape of stylized pine trees (matsu) and gently sweeping grasses, evoking a tranquil seashore grove often associated with longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.

Likely used as a jubako-style food box for special occasions, the set reflects mid-20th-century Showa craftsmanship, balancing practical construction with refined decorative detail. The outer wooden case shows a warm, time-softened patina that contrasts beautifully with the sleek lacquer tiers inside, making this piece equally suited to display or light, respectful use in a contemporary interior.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century
• Material: Lacquered wood with gold-colored maki-e style decoration; wooden outer case
• Use: Stacked food box (jubako) for osechi or special-occasion serving; decorative storage/display
• Features: Three matching lacquer tiers; pine grove motif; fitted sliding-lid wooden case; vintage Japanese lacquer box with warm patina
• Dimensions: 6"W x 6"D x 9"H
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and small marks to the outer case consistent with age and use

A refined Showa-era lacquer set that brings the quiet elegance of a Japanese pine landscape to your table or collection.

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 and antique 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.