Antique Japanese c 1920 2 Tiered Lidded Lacquer Kasane Jubako Bento Box w/Handle Sake This tansu chest measures 12"

This tansu chest measures 12" wide by 9" tall by 8" deep (17

What a way to reuse and repurpose

Bamboo & Plum Blossom)

It measures about 3 1/2" (7

it remains in good condition

Antique Japanese c 1920 2 Tiered Lidded Lacquer Kasane Jubako Bento Box w/Handle Sake This tansu chest measures 12"This is an antique Japanese two level food box known as a jubako made of Japanese (cryptomeria) wood in the Taisho (c. 1920). Both levels nest together with a lid that fits on top. It is well made with all wooden pin construction and has its original multiple coats of Japanese lacquer finish. There is a natural lacquer on the outsides and inside of the box the carrying handle is attached to the bottom box. the lid has curved over the last century as