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Japanese Wooden Manju Bun Container for Group Gathering browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1940: Item # 438668
BENIBANA New York, Tokyo, and Beyond www.trocadero.com/benibana $450 |
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This container, in the shape of a Japanese sweet bun filled with bean jam (manju), is named after the sweets it was made to hold. It is called a "manju-bitsu" (literally, bean-sweets chest). In Kyoto, from where this container came, bean jam sweets used to be (in eras past) presented to guests at large gatherings in a container such as this one. It is made of a solid carved-out piece of keyaki wood (zelkova) and lacquered red over black on the inside, and black on the outside. Lid fits snugly onto body of container. A charming mingei piece with wonderful patina (black lacquer is coming through red lacquer on inside). Difficult to photograph--my pics do not do it justice. Measurements Generally in good condition, but does have some marks on surface (mouse teeth marks?). Also, it shows lots of wear, meaning that it was used a lot. Dates from the early 20th century. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS |
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