Antique Jubako Box - Japanese Porcelain Three-Tiered Edo Period Container

This antique jubako box is a three-tiered Japanese porcelain container designed originally as a stacking food container for meals and snacks. Crafted in the late Edo period, this Imari ware stacking box features exquisite blue white porcelain with traditional Japanese box artistry, including decorative floral motifs painted in the sometsuke porcelain style. Measuring approximately 8.5 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide (21.5cm × 19cm), this three tiered bento box offers precise dimensions with the lowest tier depth of 2.4 inches (6cm) and the upper tiers at 1.4 inches (3.5cm), making it both functional and elegant for storing food or other items.

This Japanese antique storage piece combines historical craftsmanship with practical use, allowing you to store snacks, accessories, cosmetics, or collectibles safely and stylishly. The vintage ceramic box weighs about 109 ounces (3100 grams), providing a sturdy yet refined feel typical of authentic Edo period containers. The intricate floral and plant motifs are hand-painted with some-nuki technique, where white glaze pigment is applied first, then filled with gosu pigment to create soft outlines unique to Imari ware stacking boxes.

Tested for quality and authenticity, this antique jubako box is in excellent condition with no major chips and only minor wear consistent with its age from the 1880s. Its rarity and fine craftsmanship make it highly sought after among collectors of traditional Japanese boxes.

Key features:

- Authentic Edo period container from the 1880s

- Made of high-quality porcelain typical of Imari ware

- Measures H 8.5in × W 7.5in (21.5cm × 19cm) with tier depths of 2.4in and 1.4in

- Weighs approximately 109oz (3100g) for durable use

- Decorated with blue white porcelain floral motifs using sometsuke technique

- Three tiered bento box design ideal for food or accessories storage

- Excellent condition with minor signs of age-related wear

Additional benefits include its versatility beyond food storage; use it as an accessories storage box or decorative element in your home to showcase traditional Japanese art. The stacking design allows easy organization while preserving space.

This vintage ceramic box is a valuable collector’s item representing exquisite Japanese porcelain craftsmanship from the Edo period. Whether displayed or used daily, it delivers both aesthetic appeal and practical utility.

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