Vintage Japanese Jubako Tiered Food Box - 1970s Showa Era (25D-401)
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Dimensions: 9"W x 9"D x 8"H
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Vintage Japanese Jubako Tiered Food Box - 1970s Showa Era (25D-401)
Vintage Japanese Jubako Tiered Food Box (SKU 25D-401)
Showa-era lacquered jubako with playful vegetable motifs and original kiri-wood tomobako
This vintage Japanese tiered food box, or jubako, is finished in a deep black lacquer and decorated with charming vegetable designs in gold and vermilion. The crisp silhouettes of daikon and other produce stand out beautifully against the glossy surface, evoking the abundance of the Japanese table and the aesthetics of mid-Showa domestic life.
Comprising three stacking layers and a fitted lid, this jubako is ideal for serving osechi ryori, picnics, or as an elegant storage piece. It comes housed in its signed softwood tomobako (storage box), whose calligraphy identifies it as a tiered box, underscoring its quality and care in preservation.
- Origin: Japan
- Era: Showa period (vintage)
- Material: Lacquered wood with painted decoration; softwood tomobako
- Use: Traditional Japanese tiered food box (jubako) for serving or decorative storage
- Features: Three-tier construction; black lacquer finish; vegetable motifs in gold and red; vintage Japanese design; original signed storage box (tomobako)
- Dimensions: 9"W x 9"D x 8"H
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age
A refined yet playful Showa-era jubako that brings authentic Japanese table culture into everyday use or display.
As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.
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.
- size:
- 9"W x 9"D x 8"H
