Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo This piece dates from the

This piece dates from the early to mid 1800's

Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years

The original was published by Akiyama Buemon

the lid has curved over the last century as well as a separation in one of the corners

25" wide by 16

Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo This piece dates from theThis is an antique Japanese five level food box known as a Jubako made of Japanese sugi (cryptomeria) wood in the early Meiji Era (c. 1870). All five levels nest together with two lids which is fitted to rest nicely on the top (one lid has a bit of a warp and wobbles). It is well made with all wooden pin construction and has its original 20 coats of Japanese black lacquer finish. It comes with two original lids to cover the food when served. It also