Large five-compartment jubako box with tray, Japan, circa 1880

This jubako consists of five superimposed modules, accompanied by two lids.

The set rests on a tray.

This structure allows the box to be split into two distinct stacks: one with three compartments, the other with two, each of which can be closed with its own lid.

This modularity is explained by the ceremonial use of jubako, food boxes reserved for major celebrations such as New Year's Day or Tango no Sekku, the Boys' Festival.

Depending on the number of guests or the nature of the dishes, all or part of the compartments would be used.

Decorated with scrolls of very beautiful quality, drawn in gold and covering the entire surface.

The tray measures 10 x 31.7 x 31.7

The stack of two compartments plus lid measures 20 x 25.8 x 25.8

The stack of three compartments plus lid measures 29 x 25.8 x 25.8

The two compartments and lid placed on the tray have a height of approximately 29cm.

All elements are modular.