Jūbako
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Mid-19th century jūbako by Shibata Zeshin, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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An 18th century wood, gold and sliver foil jūbako
Jūbako (重箱) are tiered boxes used to hold and present food in Japan.[1] The boxes are often used to hold takeaway lunches, or bento, or to hold osechi, foods traditional to the Japanese New Year.
References
- ↑ Fukukita (2014-05-22). Tea Cult Of Japan. Routledge. ISBN 9781317792642.
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