Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain Jubako Stacking Box Set, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0194

Vintage Japanese Imari Porcelain Jubako Stacking Box Set, Early Showa 1927-1945 | SKU: 26J-0194

A hand-painted Imari-style porcelain stacking box set depicting courtly figures, seigaiha waves, and architectural panels in iron red, green, and underglaze blue.

A jubako is a traditional Japanese tiered food box used to serve or store layered portions of celebratory cuisine -- most famously osechi ryori, the elaborately prepared New Year's feast. This cylindrical example is crafted in the Imari style, featuring a white porcelain ground decorated with overglaze iron-red and green enamels alongside underglaze cobalt blue. Each tier wraps continuously with alternating panels: one showing figures seated beneath tiled rooftops amid rolling seigaiha wave motifs, another with bold spiral and scroll columns rendered in vivid iron red. The domed lid is decorated with a radiating fan-panel composition and bears a red seal mark at its center -- a hallmark consistent with early Showa-era Japanese vintage porcelain production. Unglazed stacking rims show the characteristic sandy bisque of period kiln work, and the base tier is distinguished by a band of freely painted crashing waves in underglaze blue, adding a lively contrast to the warm overglaze palette above.

Stacked into its compact cylindrical form, this jubako set makes a striking living room accent or dining room centerpiece that invites conversation about Japanese ceramic history. Display it assembled on a sideboard or console to evoke a wabi-sabi aesthetic, or separate the individual tiers to use as small trinket dishes, ring holders, or decorative bowls on a vanity or nightstand. Its compact footprint and richly painted surfaces make it an exceptional gift for collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics or a distinctive housewarming gift for anyone drawn to Japandi-style interiors.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1927-1945 (Early Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with overglaze iron-red and green enamels, underglaze cobalt blue
• Use: Traditional tiered food box (jubako) for serving layered celebratory cuisine
• Modern Use: Living room decorative accent; vanity trinket dish set; unique gift for collectors of Japanese vintage ceramics
• Features: Multiple cylindrical stacking tiers with a domed lid; Imari-style hand-painted decoration featuring courtly figures, tiled architecture, seigaiha wave panels, and bold scroll columns in iron red; underglaze blue crashing wave band on base tier; red seal mark on lid interior; unglazed stacking rims with period bisque wear
• Dimensions: 5"Diameter x 8"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition -- unglazed rims show expected wear and light grit consistent with age and use; decoration intact and vivid overall

A captivating piece of Japanese vintage porcelain that brings the artistry of Imari-style decoration and centuries of celebratory tradition into any modern home.

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.