{"product_id":"antique-japanese-jubako-black-lacquered-bento-box-zen-tray","title":"Antique Japanese Jubako Black Lacquered Bento Box \"Zen\" Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have found some more of these great antique lacquered stacking Bento Box trays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a black lacquered exterior with brilliant red kanji reading Zen, meaning complete in this case. Most likely referring to the fact that this bento was a complete meal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating to the late Meiji, early Taisho, early 20th Century. Used at Ryokans and Inns to serve guests food, these types of stacking boxes are called Jubako. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow make perfect storage trays or even stacked horizontally as decorative display shelves. \u003cbr\u003eIn overall good antique condition with some chips to the lacquer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach box measures 20.5cm long x 11cm wide x 5.5cm high. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold individually.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57125642404145,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Vintage_Japanese_lacquer_bento_boxes-4.jpg?v=1793007264","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-jubako-black-lacquered-bento-box-zen-tray","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}