Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo 25" wide by 16

25" wide by 16

These lamps each measure 6 1/2" tall from the base to the top and 2 1/2" in diameter at the widest part of the base

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

Having been used lovingly and protected in a storage box for over a century

This piece dates from the early to mid 1800's

Antique Japanese (C.1870) 5 Tiered Kasane Jubako Makie Lacquer Samurai Helmet Bamboo 25" wide by 16This 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