DescriptionJapanese antique lacquered bento box. A carrying outer case with bronze handle opens on both the front and back. Inside is a set of four covered boxes of differing sizes. All are decorated with sprays of wild flowers and grasses, bamboo and birds in gold maki-e lacquer and shell inlay. The inside of the boxes are lacquered red except for the largest box which has a rich gold leaf finish.Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)Dimensions: 8 1/4″ high x 8 1/4″ wide x 5 1/4″ deep
