CONTAINER

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a beautifully crafted, three-tiered Japanese bento box with a rich maroon finish, adorned with a delicate, artistic gold design featuring elegant cranes perched on winding, stylized tree branches with fan-shaped leaves. A thoughtful detail is the white string with an attached tag hanging from the box, displaying handwritten notes. This bento box, placed on a textured surface, exhibits traditional Japanese artistry and craftsmanship. The warm tones and nature-inspired motif evoke a sense of cultural heritage and appreciation for aesthetic design, making it an exquisite piece of functional art.

The image shows a beautifully crafted, three-tiered Japanese bento box with a rich maroon finish, adorned with a delicate, artistic gold design featuring elegant cranes perched on winding, stylized tree branches with fan-shaped leaves. A thoughtful detail is the white string with an attached tag hanging from the box, displaying handwritten notes. This bento box, placed on a textured surface, exhibits traditional Japanese artistry and craftsmanship. The warm tones and nature-inspired motif evoke a sense of cultural heritage and appreciation for aesthetic design, making it an exquisite piece of functional art.

Name/Title

CONTAINER

Entry/Object ID

662/438

Description

stackable trays/set of 4/reddish color with gold design/lid fits top tray

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Japan

Culture/Tribe

Japanese

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

CONTAINER

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Width

3-7/8 in

Length

4 in

Dimension Notes

dimensions are overall size individual trays are 4.000" x 3.875" x 1.250"

Parts

Count

5

Material

unknown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 30, 1983

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Hina Matsuri