Tiered food box with openwork design of tortoise shell (hexagonal diaper) and shippo, enamelled ware

Tiered food box with openwork design of tortoise shell (hexagonal diaper) and shippo, enamelled ware
Tiered food box with openwork design of tortoise shell (hexagonal diaper) and shippo, enamelled ware
Tiered food box with openwork design of tortoise shell (hexagonal diaper) and shippo, enamelled ware

Height 18.7cm, Bore 16.8cm x 14.4cm, Tripod
 This hexagonal three-tiered stacked box has a metal strap and a lid with a chrysanthemum openwork. The sides of each tier are roughly openworked with a cloisonne pattern, and the ground is fully decorated with a tortoiseshell pattern. Although the design is simple, the openwork is effective and gives the box a luxurious appearance. The bottom has legs on three sides. These stacked boxes are one of the most representative examples of Kyo-yaki ware, as it is the craftsmanship in which Kyo-yaki excelled.

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