0002 Rice container (magewappa)　/ 02 Japan "Bento box"　重箱 /JAPAN japanese antique vintage lacquerware

It's a rice bowl.
The color is good and the inside is relatively clean.
This is a product where you can see the beautiful wood grain and color, the pleasant fragrance, the universal design, and the skills of old craftsmen.
The outside is coated with lacquer, increasing its strength and giving the wood a glossy finish, making it beautiful to look at.
It is also cute as a magazine holder or accessory holder to match modern lifestyles.

Speaking of magewappa, it is produced in Omagari, Akita. It was created as a side job for samurai during the Edo period, and was also brought to Niigata and Sakata.
In particular, lacquered Magewappa is extremely durable, and is said to be able to be used for decades if it is carefully maintained and repainted. That's why it remains as beautiful as it is.
In addition, the lacquer itself has antibacterial properties, and the wappa itself has the ability to absorb moisture, so it was perfect for Niigata, a rice-producing region, to use for lunch boxes and other food items when going out to farm.

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