Japanese lacquer bento box with herons

Here's a lovely gift! A large square Japanese lacquer bento box with a pair of herons, symbol of longevity, decorates the lovely exterior red cover. The interior of the bento box is black. This large lacquer bento box can be used for storing cookies, chocolates or just plain food. Hand washing recommended.

Not only are Japanese lacquer bento boxes elegant, beautiful, and light,  but they are also made to last for a long time. Please read more about what makes Japanese lacquer so well known and cherished in the Note.

Beautiful square Japanese lacquer bento box

Black interior with a picture of herons on the red exterior





B3
Condition: good
Color: red - outside; black - inside
Dimensions: square 6.6"  x 6.6" (16.5 x 16.5 cm); height 2" (5 cm)
Price: 3,000 yen

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Japanese lacquer ware

Lacquer has been a part of Japanese tradition dating back to 6,000 years. Japanese lacquer is recognized the world over for its aesthetic and technical zenith.

Japanese lacquer comes from the urushi tree as sap. After a long period of aging process from 3-5 years, it can be applied as coating using different methods on countless forms and surfaces. A hardened urushi coating not only gives a high gloss to the finished product but also repels water, resists acid, alkali, salt, and alcohol, and insulates against heat and electricity.

Variation of different methods emerged over time as unique techniques and styles:

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