Japanese Lacquer Bento Box Set

Bento boxes, or shokado-bento, have existed as a part of Japanese culture for centuries, originally used to pack meals for travel. Traditional lacquerware, known as urushi, is made from the sap of the lacquer tree, a process that has been refined for over a thousand years.  This set of mid-20th century Japanese stacking bento boxes is made of smooth, soft wood. The exterior is finished with an orange lacquer finished with a speckled pattern, and its interior exhibits the same lacquer in a rich tomato-red hue. These mid-20th century bento boxes include two tops, allowing for a diverse range of combinations of use. 

Year: Mid 20th century

Material: Wood, lacquer

Dimensions: W 7 1/8 x D 7 1/2 x H 10 1/2 in