{"product_id":"curio_wood-work_craft_fynd-0001666","title":"Lacquered three-tier heavy box \/ Japan \/ With wooden box, traditional crafts, New Year's, New Year dishes, cherry blossom viewing \/ [Antiques]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a three-tiered black lacquer plate made using the traditional Japanese craft technique of maki-e. Makie is a unique Japanese decorative technique in which patterns are drawn with lacquer and then sprinkled with gold or silver metal powder before the lacquer dries to make them stick.It has a history of over 1,200 years since the Nara period. This jubako has an auspicious pine, bamboo, and plum pattern drawn on it. Pine is an auspicious pattern that symbolizes longevity, bamboo is a symbol of vitality and the prosperity of descendants, and plum is a symbol of nobility and prosperity, making it a design suitable for brightly decorating New Year's dishes. Comes with a wooden box for easy storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of pine, chiku, and plum is derived from the Chinese painting theme, ``Saikan Sanyu,'' and was introduced to Japan during the Heian period as a lucky charm that combines pine and bamboo, which do not fade even in the cold, and plums, which bloom during the winter.It was widely established as a symbol of good luck during the Edo period. This three-tiered jug has pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms elegantly painted on the top and sides, creating a beautiful contrast between the deep luster of the black lacquer and the brilliance of the gold and silver. Sandanju is a form that has the meaning of repeating happiness, and on New Year's Day, it is traditional to fill the first layer with celebratory side dishes or kuchitori, the second layer with grilled foods or vinegared foods, and the third layer with stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect item to serve as a dish for serving New Year's dishes. The three-tiered structure allows you to organize and serve dishes by type, such as celebratory dishes, grilled dishes, and boiled dishes, giving a gorgeous look to your dining table. In addition to New Year's, it can also be used as a bento box for seasonal events such as cherry blossom viewing and moon viewing, or as a container for entertaining guests. Also, just displaying it in an alcove or a display shelf will create a beautiful interior with a Japanese feel. Lacquerware becomes more lustrous the more you use it, making it a lifetime item that you can use for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInterior coordination proposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Japanese modern style]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecorate it in the alcove of a Japanese-style room with tatami mats and shoji screens, and combine it with seasonal hanging scrolls and flower vases. The beauty of traditional lacquerware adds an elegant atmosphere to a modern Japanese space, creating a space that evokes a sense of Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Japanese-Western eclectic style]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay it on a sideboard in a Western room and combine it with simple Scandinavian furniture or a glass vase. Black lacquer and gold and silver makie work harmonize with items from other cultures to create a sophisticated, adult space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout quality and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e[About confirmation at physical stores]\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can actually view this product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the status of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your visit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51544928977177,"sku":"FYND-0001666","price":3880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/7106\/8953\/files\/20251029150645_p8931_result.webp?v=1761901847","url":"https:\/\/fynd-jp.com\/en\/products\/lacquered-three-tier-heavy-box-japan-with-wooden-box-traditional-crafts-new-years-new-year-dishes-cherry-blossom-viewing-antiques","provider":"アンティーク・リユースセレクトショップ Fynd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}