The Kura - Japanese Art Treasures

Robert Mangold has been working with Japanese antiques since 1995 with an emphasis on ceramics, Paintings, Armour and Buddhist furniture.
Edo p. No-Bento Lacquer Picnic Set decorated with Grapes

Edo p. No-Bento Lacquer Picnic Set decorated with Grapes

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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1800: Item # 1483200
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817-2 Kannonji Monzen-cho
Kamigyo-ku Kyoto 602-8385
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 $1,600.00 
Precious fruit in silver hangs from golden vines on the sides of this 15 piece No-bento picnic set dating from the mid Edo period. It consists of a carrying case with handle and scrolling vines along the edges, a square bottle with fitted covered dish on top and set of four stacking boxes with lid decorated with grape vines burgeoning with fruit, a set of five small plates decorated with flowers, and a tray with fish. All are marked on bottom with the same stylized mark. There is damage to one corner of the tray. A striking design there are minor losses typical of age and use. 17 x 29.5 x 28 cm. It comes in an ancient red-lacquered kiri-wood storage box with hand forged iron hardware.