{"product_id":"aizu-lacquer-jubako-aizu-e-shochikubai","title":"Aizu Lacquer Three-Tier Jubako, Hand-Painted Aizu-e Pine-Bamboo-Plum, Tame and Vermilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA three-tier natural-wood jubako from Aizu, hand-lacquered in translucent amber \"tame\" with a vermilion interior and hand-painted in the traditional Aizu-e style with pine, bamboo and plum.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAizu lacquerware from Fukushima was promoted by the Aizu domain, whose innovations made it fine enough to be exported to China and the Netherlands; today it is a designated traditional craft known for techniques from maki-e and raden to the glossy hana-nuri finish. Aizu-e is the region's own painted decoration, here the celebratory \"Three Friends of Winter.\" Coated and painted entirely by hand, the box comes with one divider and is ideal for the New Year osechi feast, gatherings and celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Aizu lacquerware (会津漆器), Fukushima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: natural wood, hand-applied urushi; hand-painted Aizu-e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: tame (amber) exterior, vermilion interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 16 × 16 × 16 cm (packed 18 × 18 × 18.5 cm); one divider included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox: presentation box (keshō-bako)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: Aizu lacquerware and its makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pola Foundation for Japanese Traditional Culture film on the Aizu Lacquerware Cooperative's work to preserve Aizu lacquer. (A general craft video — not this piece or maker.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-eVun50etWo?rel=0\" title=\"Aizu lacquerware and its makers\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrushi lacquer is durable but dislikes direct sun and very dry air; care notes are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aizu lacquerware (会津漆器)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67648276038000,"sku":"ME-AIZU-LACQUER-JUBAKO-AIZU-E-SHOCHIKUBA","price":2359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/1000090.jpg?v=1791329499","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/aizu-lacquer-jubako-aizu-e-shochikubai","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}