Edo Period Makie Tiered Food Box, Hinagu.

This is a set of lacquered tiered boxes and a portable picnic set. The consignor purchased it 10 years ago, believing it to be from the Edo period.

The lacquered tiered boxes are decorated with pine, bamboo, and plum motifs. The set includes four tiered boxes, two corner trays, and a pair of pewter sake bottles. The four tiered boxes and one lid are lacquered in red on the inside and decorated with pine, bamboo, and plum motifs on the outside. The two corner trays are lacquered in red on the inside and decorated with lacquer on the outside. The pair of sake bottles and their stands are also decorated with lacquer. The bottom of the sake bottles is inscribed with "Made by Tin Han." Dimensions: approximately 16 cm in height, approximately 17 cm x approximately 9.2 cm.

The portable picnic set's lid and sides are decorated with lacquer motifs of the Paulownia and Chrysanthemum crests. The edges of the lid and the feet are adorned with metal fittings. A paper label on the bottom reads "Received from the Imperial Court in the eighth year of Genroku." The eighth year of Genroku corresponds to the mid-Edo period, specifically 1695 in the Gregorian calendar. Dimensions: approximately 18 cm in height, approximately 16 cm in diameter.

The interior of the paulownia wood box is partitioned to separately store the tiered boxes and the portable picnic set. One short edge of the lid has come off and is secured with tape. Dimensions: approximately 22 cm in height, approximately 35.5 cm x approximately 23 cm.

Due to the age of these very old items, there are signs of wear, dirt, and minor scratches from long-term use.