Bidspirit auction | A CIRCULAR JAPANESE BENTO FOOD

A CIRCULAR JAPANESE BENTO FOOD CONTAINER, EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1800 - Crafted in the late Edo period, this lacquered picnic container reflects the refined dining practices of elite Japanese society. The black lacquer exterior, adorned with a family crest (mon), conceals finely constructed compartments for the storage and presentation of food during travel or formal events. Height 42.5 cm. Diameter 39 cm.