Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The deep rounded sides rising from a splayed foot, the domed cover with raised rim and top, the nashiji ground decorated in gold takamaki-e with scrolling leafy vines, the interior lacquered red and with gold fundame edges, the recessed base with nashiji.DIAMETER 30 cm, HEIGHT 22.5 cmCondition: Overall good condition, minor chips and small losses to the edges, the cover with few scratches and minor cracks to the exterior.Provenance: Old German private collection, acquired between 1950 and 1988.Lacquer food containers like this one were presented by wealthy families at weddings or other important occasions. They would have contained delicacies appropriate to the season.Auction comparison:For another lacquer jikiro see Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, 12 September 2012, New York, lot 3323 (sold for 3,500 USD).