Beautiful Jyu-bako box (Hida-Shunkei in Takayama).
Lame-like surface.
“Jyu-bako” are lacquered stacked boxes used for New Year's dishes in Japan. (Osechi Ryori)
Osechi dishes are packed in stacked boxes with the wish to “pile up the good fortune”.
It is a wonderful work of art made with natural Urushi lacquer and crafted by skilled artisans which involves many processes over a long time.
W 16.7 cm x H 15 cm / 600g
Condition ★★★★★ (5/5) NEW
Hida Shunkei Lacquerware is produced around Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture.
The clear lacquer that produces Hida Shunkei Lacquerware’s impressively clear, deep color is a secret guarded by lacquering masters who each have their own unique formulas.
After 5 to 6 years of natural drying, the wood is finished by a woodworker. The finished wood is then transferred to the hands of a lacquer craftsman, who applies primer, rubbing, and top coat. The lacquering process takes three to four months from start to finish. The lacquer is rubbed over and over again, resulting in beautiful and durable lacquer ware.